Take action in support of
Colombian trade unionists
In celebration
of Labour Day and in response to
an alarming increase in
the number of assassinations of
trade unionists in Colombia this
year -- 41 so far -- Amnesty
International Canada has
prepared a new online action on
behalf of Javier Correa and
other trade unionists at risk in
Colombia. You can find it at
here
Javier Correa is
a leader with SINALTRAINAL, the
union behind the Coca Cola
campaigning that OPSEU supports.
This action is in the form of an
e-petition and is quick and
easy. OPSEU members don't have
to write their own letter,
although they can add a comment,
should they wish to. Once you
have signed the petition, you
can forward a message to other
colleagues, friends or family,
encouraging them to sign the
petition as well.
Over a thousand people people have signed
the petition to date.
Coca-Cola products banned by OPSEU
July 28, 2008 At Convention
2008, OPSEU banned Coca-Cola products from union
meetings and regional educationals.
The company has been implicated
in actions against trade unionists in Colombia.
Products banned include Dasani
and Nestle water, Fanta, Minute Maid, Nestea,
Odwalla, PowerAde and Sprite brands.
We are requesting that locals
contact their employers and request that
Coca-Cola products be kept out of the workplaces
and work meetings.
OPSEU is also joining its allies
in opposing a free trade agreement with Colombia
until that country sanctions Coca-Cola for its
violent anti-union activities.
More information at
www.killercoke.org or at 1-800-438-2653
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8, the Toronto and District Labour Council will be
part of a protest rally as the Vice-President of
Colombia visits Toronto.
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International Trade Union
Confederation May Day Manifesto
April 29, 2008 On
May 1, millions of working people across
the world join together to celebrate the
achievements of more than a century of
trade unionism.
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against Colombia
Free Trade Agreement
April 18, 2008
Organizations and
individuals
concerned about the
grave human rights
situation facing
Colombians of
African descent
oppose the
U.S.-Colombia FTA.
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Crisis in the
Philippines
April 7,
2008 Three leaders from
the labour and women’s
movements in the Philippines
are visiting Canada in
April. They are fighting for
workers rights, human
rights, and against
globalization. Two separate
events will be held April 9
and 13, in Toronto.
more...
Online mobilization to
protest trade unionist’s murder
in Colombia
April 4,
2008 It has been nearly a
month since the murder of
Leonidas Gomez Rozo, a leader of
the National Union of Bank
Workers of Colombia. His murder
in early March was one of
several violent attacks against
trade unionists in that country.
Next week, trade unionists are
asked to send messages of
protest.
more...
Thomas expresses concerns for
safety of unionists in Colombia
March 28, 2008
In a letter to Colombia President
Alvaro Uribe, OPSEU President Thomas
protests human rights violations
against unions and other groups in
Colombia. Read
letter and
background
Protest to hold the Filipino government
accountable
February 26, 2008
Migrante Ontario will launch actions Feb. 29
as part of the internationally coordinated
mobilizations from church groups, people's
organizations and opposition forces in the
Philippines against the Arroyo regime.
more...
CLC: Say "NO!" to free trade with Colombia
February 7, 2008 The
Canadian Labour Congress says a free trade deal
with Colombia is not acceptable at this time. A
U.S. congressman agrees.
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Tell Cambodian manufacturer to respect union
rights
February 6, 2008 For over
six months, workers at the Kings Land Garment
Company in Cambodia have asked management to address
problems with their working conditions.
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Farmers and labour march in Mexico
February
1, 2008 Rally organizers for the march from the
Angel of Independence to the Zocalo estimated that more
than 200,000 people took part to demand that the
Agricultural Chapter of NAFTA be renegotiated. Marchers
also demanded that the privatization of the energy
sector be halted, and that the new Social Security law
be repealed.
Read full story
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are holding a community forum to plan the spring
campaign. more...
Attacks on peasant leaders in Colombia continue
January 21, 2008 Solidarity
committees in Colombia are denouncing the forced
disappearance of a peasant leader in an area near key
oil fields. more...
Crisis builds in Guatemala
January 16, 2008 Crime in
Guatemala has escalated with the murder rate nearing ten
times that of the United States.
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Asian Solidarity Network Toronto to celebrate
International Human Rights Day
December 7, 2007
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celebrate International Human Rights Day with Asian
Rights Forum more...
CLC calls for investigation and moratorium on
foreign worker program
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Canadian Labour Congress has called for an investigation
after reported abuses of the Temporary Foreign Worker
Program.
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Human rights rhetoric contradicted by rush for Colombia
trade pact
November 22, 2007 Despite death
squads, Harper government set to endorse Uribe government
with deal more...
Why a Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement is a Big Mistake
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Congress invites you to send a Sign –on letter to Prime Minister
Stephen Harper to express your view on this matter.
more...
Maquila Solidarity Network Action Alert
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Urgent request for solidarity with Mexican workers
October 18, 2007 Act now: 50 more workers fired at
Vaqueros Navarra this week more...
Death threats target union activists in
Colombia
October 5, 2007 Threats against trade unionists
working in the food and beverage industry in Colombia.
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Take Action to support Burma
October 4, 2007 Demonstrations and other actions are
being held across Canada in support of democracy in Burma. Keep up-to-date
by visiting the web site of the Canadian Friends of Burma.
Canadian Action in Support of Peaceful Protests in Burma
http://www.cfob.org/index.html
Guatemalan banana workers’ union leader
murdered
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Filipino group thanks OPSEU
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Through Arts in Canada thank and update OPSEU members.
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