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Egyptian security forces unleash violent attack on workers

Feb 21, 2013 

In the early hours of 17 February, Central Security Forces stormed workers conducting a sit-in at the Portland Cement Factory in Alexandria, injuring dozens of workers. 18 of the striking workers remain in detention.

Electricity workers speak up in Russia

Feb 21, 2013 

More than 500 electricity workers from across Russia gathered in central Moscow on 20 February to demand 25 per cent wage rise.

Peruvian unions write to Mexican authorities

Feb 21, 2013 

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South African unions come out in support of Mexican workers

Feb 21, 2013 

200 members of IndustriALL’s South African affiliates the NUM, Sactwu and Numsa gathered outside the Mexican embassy in Pretoria to protest the disregard of trade union and labour rights in Mexico.

Sintracarbón continues on strike but open to negotiations

Feb 21, 2013 

The union representing workers at Cerrejón has attended all scheduled negotiating meetings and has conducted itself in a respectful manner. The company has broken off talks but the union remains open to reaching an agreement.

Gerdau workers demand safe work

Feb 21, 2013 

More than 600 workers stopped production at the Gerdau plant in São Leopoldo for more than 2 hours on 19 February, demanding action after a severe workplace injury occurred on 16 February.

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