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Guyana Stop union-busting – respect workers rights [The West Indian News] ActNOW! 2010-03-14

Bangladesh 21 Workers Die in a Fire at H&M Factory [ILRF] 2010-03-13

Colombia 45 Colombian union leaders assassinated in 2009 [CUPE] 2010-03-13

Canada Ontario Vale gloom deepens for Sudbury [The Star] ActNOW! 2010-03-13

India / Denmark Maersk urged to intervene to settle Indian port drivers’ agreement [ITF] 2010-03-12

Canada Ontario Vale Rejects Clear Path to Settlement [Steelworkers Canada] ActNOW! 2010-03-12

Global Global e-petition on financial transactions tax [International Metalworkers Federation] 2010-03-12

Europe / UK TUC welcomes European Parliament vote for Robin Hood Tax [TUC] 2010-03-11

Israel ITUC condemns Israel settlement plans [ITUC] 2010-03-11

USA Goldman Sachs sued by IBEW pension fund over pay [Reuters] 2010-03-11

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Today's news: 14.03.2010

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Algeria Public health personnel renew their strike [Ennahar] 2010-03-14 1 more labour news stories from Algeria today

Australia Proposed Pacific trade agreement must deliver for workers, jobs and the environment [ACTU] 2010-03-14 18 more labour news stories from Australia today

Bahamas / UK British Airways strike action looms closer [The Nassau Guardian] 2010-03-13 1 more labour news stories from Bahamas today

Bangladesh 21 Garment Workers Die as Bangladesh Government Fails to Learn from Mistakes of the Past [ITGLWF] 2010-03-13 1 more labour news stories from Bangladesh today

Canada / Ontario Workers at Ont. cement plant strike over pension demands [CTV] 2010-03-14 34 more labour news stories from Canada today

China / USA Time to Take Tough Action Against China Currency Manipulation [AFL-CIO] 2010-03-14 1 more labour news stories from China today

Egypt Workers Speech Magazine of CTUWS No. 92 is available now in Arabic 2-3-2010 [CTUWS] 2010-03-13

Finland Deadlock Continues in Dock Strike [YLE] 2010-03-14 2 more labour news stories from Finland today

Gabon Oil strike averted as negotiations begin [Reuters] 2010-03-13

Germany / UK German and British unions say European Robin Hood Tax could raise ?100 billion a year [TUC] 2010-03-13

Global EI organises conference for member organisations in OECD countries on [EI] 2010-03-13 1 more labour news stories from Global today

Greece Poll shows comunity backs austerity measures , oppose union unrest [Reuters] 2010-03-13

Guyana Time to take a stand! Workers’ right and laws are under attack ActNOW! [The Camana Bay Times] 2010-03-14

Honduras 736,000 continue receiving less than the minimum wage [Prensa Latina] 2010-03-13

India / Jammu and Kashmir Striking government employees take out rally in Srinagar [The Hindu] 2010-03-13 1 more labour news stories from India today

Indonesia Bandung students reject discrimination against women, abuse of migrant workers [Liputan 6] 2010-03-14

Ireland Public sector job cuts on agenda at pay talks [The Times] 2010-03-14 6 more labour news stories from Ireland today

Israel WAC Ma'an wins precedent making decision with Israel Antiquities Authority 'temp workers' [WAC Ma'an] 2010-03-14 2 more labour news stories from Israel today

Italy Trade unions, opposition protest against Berlusconi [ABC] 2010-03-14 4 more labour news stories from Italy today

Jamaica NWU says Air J in breach of labour laws [Radio Jamaica] 2010-03-13 1 more labour news stories from Jamaica today

Nigeria Ex Labour Union activist laments hijack of Labour Party [The Punch] 2010-03-14

Pacific / Australia Free-trade talks turn to the Pacific [Melbourne Age] 2010-03-15

Philippines / Ireland Hunger striking Filipino worker may be deported from Ireland [Inquirer] 2010-03-14

Russia In Russia's Motor City, A Town And An Industry Fight For Survival [RFE] 2010-03-14 1 more labour news stories from Russia today

South Africa Labour takes the initiative in the clothing industry [COSATU] 2010-03-13

Spain Main unions approve GM restructure deal for Opel plant [Dow Jones] 2010-03-14

St. Maarten Teachers will be paid when budget approved [The Daily Herald] 2010-03-13

Trinidad and Tobago PSA unsure of workers’ support [Guardian] 2010-03-14 2 more labour news stories from Trinidad and Tobago today

UK Unite members canvass for Labour in key marginal seats [Guardian] 2010-03-14 13 more labour news stories from UK today

USA / Connecticut UAW at Foxwoods members celebrate historic contractUAW at Foxwoods members celebrate historic contract [The Day] 2010-03-14 10 more labour news stories from USA today

Zimbabwe Pay hike ends lecturer strike [University World News] 2010-03-14 2 more labour news stories from Zimbabwe today