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Europe IndustriALL-European Trade Union Born Today with Merger of Three Federations [ICEM] 2012-05-16

Switzerland / Canada Unions hold protest at International Olympic Committee to support Canadian Rio Tinto workers [International Metalworkers Federation] 2012-05-15

Philippines Radio network employees gear for a strike against union-busting [Bulatlat] 2012-05-15

Bangladesh Workers suffering from low wages end days of strikes and riots sparked by disappearance of trade union leader [Al Jazeera] 2012-05-15

Turkey Turkish Government ’s anti-democratic attack on the right to strike [Hava-Is] 2012-05-15

Global Full coverage of IUF congress in Geneva [IUF] 2012-05-15

India Jet Airways pilots back striking Air India pilots [PTI] 2012-05-14

Australia / Global Five Aussies leading the international union movement [The Power Index] 2012-05-14

Australia Time for a ‘millionaires’ tax’ to ensure the wealthiest Australians pay their fair share [ACTU] For more info 2012-05-12

Colombia / USA Violence, Threats Increase in Colombia Ahead of Trade Deal Start [AFL-CIO] 2012-05-12

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Today's news: 17.05.2012

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Africa Uranium Miners in Africa Facing Labor Disputes [Business Insider] 2012-05-16

Australia Retired judge to lead unions review [ABC] 2012-05-16 18 more labour news stories from Australia today

Austria After Testy Talks, Austrian Chemical Workers Agree to 4.35% Wage Hikes [ICEM] 2012-05-16

Brazil Payout win for dockers' union For more info [ITF] 2012-05-16

Canada / Ontario Peel jobs under seige, union says [Mississauga.com] 2012-05-16 22 more labour news stories from Canada today

Colombia Young Colombian Trade Unionists of ICEM, ITGLWF, IMF Connect [ICEM] 2012-05-16

Czech Republic Czech Unions to Take Mass Action Against Government Austerity on 22 May [ICEM] 2012-05-16

Europe / Germany European pilots and cabin crew stage protest For more info [ITF] 2012-05-16

Global IUF Congress in Geneva Condemns Nestlé [ICEM] 2012-05-16 2 more labour news stories from Global today

India / Punjab Punjabi varsity teachers hold protest march, demand arrears [Hindustan Times] 2012-05-16 2 more labour news stories from India today

Indonesia Indonesian Paperworkers Win Big Pay Gains in Short Strike [ICEM] 2012-05-16 1 more labour news stories from Indonesia today

Ireland Taxi drivers reject Transport Minister's claim that green lights are 'inherently racist' [RTÉ] 2012-05-16

Jordan 'Gov't committed to ending potash company strike' [Zawya] 2012-05-16

Kazakhstan Copper strike not the end of the matter [Asia Times] 2012-05-16

Korea (North) Farming Regions in State of Tension [DailyNK] 2012-05-16

Korea (South) [5.16] U'P'P & KCTU... [JinboNet] 2012-05-16 1 more labour news stories from Korea (South) today

Namibia NAC Strike Postponed to Next Week [allAfrica] 2012-05-16 2 more labour news stories from Namibia today

Netherlands Police unions suspend collective action [RN] 2012-05-16

New Caledonia Union ultimatum in New Caledonia over high cost of living [RNZII] 2012-05-16

New Zealand Affco upset by Shearer's picket visit [The Herald] 2012-05-16 5 more labour news stories from New Zealand today

Nigeria Confusion As Planned Dockworkers Strike Is Put On Hold [allAfrica] 2012-05-16 1 more labour news stories from Nigeria today

Pakistan Railway employees strike for restoration of technical allowance [Pakistan Today] 2012-05-16

Peru Peru’s Mineworkers Achieve Legislative Victory on Pensions, Avoid Strike [ICEM] 2012-05-16

Serbia Serbian Branches of UGS Nezavisnost Merge Into Single Industry, Energy, Mine Union [ICEM] 2012-05-16

South Africa Cosatu finds a way through the tricky political minefield [Business Day] 2012-05-16 3 more labour news stories from South Africa today

Sri Lanka Doctors' union of Sri Lanka Colombo National Hospital to launch strike [The Colombo Page] 2012-05-16

Switzerland / Canada Global Labour Continues Call to Get Rio Tinto ‘Off the Podium’ [ICEM] 2012-05-16

Thailand / USA Severe Human Rights Violations at Food Processing Facilities Result in Global Labor Issues for Walmart [Making Change At Walmart] 2012-05-16 2 more labour news stories from Thailand today

UK UK Truck Drivers Agree to Terms with Seven Fuel Distributing Companies [ICEM] 2012-05-16 2 more labour news stories from UK today

USA USW urges extending advanced TSA screening to flight attendants, cabin crew [USW] 2012-05-16 4 more labour news stories from USA today