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NEW RESPONSIBLE PERSONS ON WOOD AND FORESTRY ISSUES AT THE BWI September 15, 2011: The BWI wishes to inform you that Bob Ramsay, Director of the Wood and Forestry programme, has left the organization on 30 August 2011 after five years of work on wood and forestry issues. Thank you for your dedication Bob over
Read moreSolidarity Campaign: ACT NOW! Support CFMEU’s Pressure on Jeld Wen September 12, 2011 CFMEU members at Jeld Wen in Australia are refusing to sign an agreement which would see their wages reduced. BWI just launched a campaign on their web and would like you to sign. The BWI stands behind the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union
Read moreITALIAN SENATE INTRODUCES BILL TO STOP “CAPORALATO” Broad support from political parties, trade unions and associations to the proposal to introduce to criminalize illicit brokering of labor based on the exploitation of the work. A bill providing for the offense of “illegal hiring” was presented to the Senate by 30 signatories from all political parties.
Read moreACT NOW: Stop Union Busting at YATA? Furniture Company in Ankara A common pattern of union-busting in Turkey conducted against the BWI-affiliated Wood Workers’ Union (A?AÇ-??) in Ankara. A?AÇ-?? is affiliated with Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (TÜRK-??) at the national level. A?AÇ-?? members have been pressured to rescind their membership and forced to join
Read moreSwedwood Supervisors Seek to Fast Track Family Members Instead of Union Supporter August 15, 2011: Since the election Swedwood management in Danville has promoted family members, reneged on verbal contracts, and are now attempting to set up family members for future promotions. A new list of workers just posted for the training required for promotions
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