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Labour News from South America
Guyana 'Sugar strike cost 2,000 tonnes' [Stabroek News] 20-Aug-2008
Guyana 'Sugar strike' [Nation News] 15-Aug-2008
Guyana 'Guyana sugar workers down tools' [Caribbean360.com] 15-Aug-2008
Canada/Colombia Make privatization struggle visible to world, says Colombian [CUPE] 15-Aug-2008
Canada/Colombia Labour leaders report back: No to Colombia FTA [Rabble.ca] 11-Aug-2008
Canada/Colombia A Sister's story: death threats and privatizations [BCGEU] 08-Aug-2008
Global/Brazil Brazilian teachers win national standard professional wage scale [EI] 05-Aug-2008
Peru Chinese owner in mine disease denial [Hazards magazine] For more info 05-Aug-2008
Brazil Brazil oil workers drop strike plans at Petrobras [Reuters] 04-Aug-2008
Canada/Colombia Coca-Cola products banned by OPSEU for Anti-union activities in Columbia [OPSEU] 29-Jul-2008
Colombia Dam Disasater of July 29, 1983: 'The Night the Lights Went Dark' on Casual Laborers [ICEM] For more info 28-Jul-2008
Colombia Miners Settle After Week-Long Drummond Coal Strike [ICEM] For more info 28-Jul-2008
Argentina Rubber Workers Begin Job Actions Against Major Tyre Companies [ICEM] For more info 28-Jul-2008
Canada/Colombia Canadian labour leaders warn Colombians of free trade danger [NUPGE] 28-Jul-2008
Chile UNI condemns Santander’s behaviour [UNI] 26-Jul-2008
Brazil Airport workers to go on strike [Xinhua] 26-Jul-2008
Argentina Renationalisation for major air carriers [ITF] 25-Jul-2008
Colombia/Canada Canadian union leaders say free trade will hurt, not help Colombia [CUPE] 25-Jul-2008
Colombia People’s Tribunal condemns Colombian government [CUPE] 25-Jul-2008
Colombia/Canada Canadian ambassador meets public sector union leaders [CUPE] 24-Jul-2008
Colombia Indigenous peoples feel the blows of government policies [CUPE] 24-Jul-2008
Colombia Free collective bargaining non-existent [CUPE] 24-Jul-2008
Colombia Leaders visit displaced Afro-Colombians in Cali [CUPE] 24-Jul-2008
Peru/Canada Peru declares state of emergency at Canadian mine site [CBC] 24-Jul-2008
Colombia Drummond Colombia coal miners to end strike [Steel Guru] 24-Jul-2008
Guyana 'Dismissed trade unionist takes CCWU to court' [Kaieteur News] 24-Jul-2008
Venezuela Encouraging Steps Forward for the Union Movement [Venezuela Analysis] 23-Jul-2008
Peru García unpopular despite boom [The CS Monitor] 23-Jul-2008
Argentina/Latin America Unions for professionals gather in Buenos Aires [UNI] 22-Jul-2008
Canada/Colombia Union leaders visit displaced persons in Medellin [CUPE] 22-Jul-2008
Canada/Colombia Canadian union leaders briefed on human and workers’ rights in Colombia [CUPE] 22-Jul-2008
Canada/Colombia Canada’s public sector union leaders arrive in Bogota [CUPE] 22-Jul-2008
Peru Southern Copper says strike suspended [Reuters] 21-Jul-2008
Bolivia Strikers announce end of hunger strike [UB] 18-Jul-2008
Chile Worker strikes halt progress of Region V energy plant [The Valparaiso Times] 18-Jul-2008
Argentina Despite violence and marginalisation, sex workers in are leading the way on HIV/Aids prevention [The Guardian] 17-Jul-2008
Chile Railways reaches agreement with striking machine operators [El Mercurio] 17-Jul-2008
Brazil Oil workers take strike national, plan more [Reuters] 17-Jul-2008
Brazil Oil workers announce nationwide strike-union [Reuters] 16-Jul-2008
Brazil Securities Regulator Workers Strike on Pay [Bloomberg] 16-Jul-2008
Canada/Colombia Colombian trade unionist visits Canada as CUPE guest [CUPE] 16-Jul-2008
Brazil Petrobras says output at capacity despite strike [Reuters] 16-Jul-2008
Peru Workers cancel strike at Freeport's Cerro Verde [Reuters] 16-Jul-2008
Brazil Petrobras Union Workers Call 48-Hour Sympathy Strike [Bloomberg] 16-Jul-2008
Brazil Striking oil workers to meet with Petrobras [Reuters] 16-Jul-2008
Canada/Colombia Colombian guest trade unionist meets Ontario CUPE leaders [CUPE] 16-Jul-2008
Canada/Peru CUPE Manitoba GJ committee visits union in Peru [CUPE] 16-Jul-2008
Canada/Colombia Colombian trade unionist visits Canada as CUPE guest [CUPE] 16-Jul-2008
Argentina Murderer of teacher Carlos Fuentealba sentenced to life in prison [EI] 15-Jul-2008
Brazil Oil workers begin strike [BBC] 14-Jul-2008
Brazil Petrobras says strike cuts output by 136,000 bpd [Reuters] 14-Jul-2008
Peru Shougang Peru mine workers start strike - union [Reuters] 14-Jul-2008
Peru 6 Miners wounded in clash with police [TMC Net] 13-Jul-2008
Colombia Drummond in talks with miners union [AL Insider] 12-Jul-2008
Peru Massive demonstrations by union members [WFTU] 12-Jul-2008
Brazil Petrobras workers to hold 5-day strike [AFP] 12-Jul-2008
Brazil Union threatens strike at main oil fields [The Guardian] 11-Jul-2008
Brazil Offshore oil workers threaten strike [The International Herald Tribune] 11-Jul-2008
Peru Shougang Peru workers say to strike again [Reuters] 11-Jul-2008
Brazil Union to launch Petrobras strike ahead of talks [Reuters] 11-Jul-2008
Brazil Offshore oil workers threaten strike over travel day [The International Herald Tribune] 11-Jul-2008
USA/Colombia Unions say ‘free trade’ pact would stoke Colombia strife [pww.org] 10-Jul-2008
Peru General strike highlights wealth gap - protest comes just days after 3rd stoppage by miners in 4 months [FT] 09-Jul-2008
Colombia Columbia: companies violate workers rights [ITUC] 09-Jul-2008
Canada/Colombia Labour North and South: Canadian union leaders visit Colombia to assess human rights there [Straight Goods] 09-Jul-2008
Peru Union says Freeport's Cerro Verde to strike July 16 [Reuters] 09-Jul-2008
Peru Strikers Converge on Lima in Massive Protest [Escambray] 09-Jul-2008
Chile Violence Meets Unauthorized March [Prensa Latina] 09-Jul-2008
Peru Mine Workers End Week-Long Strike [VoA] 08-Jul-2008
Venezuela Recycling Workers Struggle for Justice [Venezuela Analysis] 08-Jul-2008
Canada/Colombia National leaders representing a million workers will visit Colombia to assess human rights [CUPE] 08-Jul-2008
Peru Mining strike ends after nearly one week [Reuters] 07-Jul-2008
USA/Colombia Resolution of Letter Carriers Union, SF Branch #214: Support the Tribunal Investigating Murders of Union Leaders in Colombia [LNN] 06-Jul-2008
Brazil 3rd Plenary Meeting of the UGT Brasil National Executive Board [Labour News Network] For more info 05-Jul-2008
Brazil UGT Brasil Conducts Protest for a Shorter Work Week [Labour News Network] For more info 05-Jul-2008
Brazil "Reduced Work Shift Increases Pace of Production" [Labour News Network] For more info 05-Jul-2008
Brazil UGT Brasil Participates in Front Against Slave Labor [Labour News Network] For more info 05-Jul-2008
Peru Protests create chaos in capital [TMC Net] 04-Jul-2008
Peru Mineworkers End Strike at Three Operations [Bloomberg] 04-Jul-2008
Peru Union support sags on Day 5 of Peru mining strike [Reuters] 04-Jul-2008
Peru Union at Freeport Peru mine cancels plan to strike [Reuters] 04-Jul-2008
Paraguay Teachers Demand More Funds [Prensa Latina] 03-Jul-2008
Peru Miners Block Road [Prensa Latina] 03-Jul-2008
USA/Colombia Teamsters Launch Radio Ad Blasting McCain for Colombia Trip [Teamsters] 02-Jul-2008
Peru Workers press Congress for more mining profits [The Guardian] 02-Jul-2008
Peru Union says Freeport's Cerro Verde heads for strike [Reuters] 02-Jul-2008
Peru Labour ministry declares mining strike illegal [Reuters] 02-Jul-2008
Peru Southern Copper says working despite Peru strike [Reuters] 01-Jul-2008
Peru Mines hit by nationwide strike [el Economista] 01-Jul-2008
Peru Mines hit by nationwide strike [Reuters] 01-Jul-2008
Peru Mining strike goes into second day [el Economista] 01-Jul-2008
Brazil Oilmen stage warning strike, output not hurt [Reuters] 01-Jul-2008
Peru Buenaventura Uchucchacua mine halts on strike [Reuters] 01-Jul-2008
Peru Barrick Gold says Peru work operating as normal [Reuters] 01-Jul-2008
Peru Miners ready for nationwide strike [Reuters] 30-Jun-2008
Peru Mine workers begin national strike over pensions, profits [Bloomberg] 30-Jun-2008
Peru National Strike Begins Today in Mining Sector [ICEM] For more info 30-Jun-2008
Paraguay PSI affiliate leader elected to Parliament [PSI] 28-Jun-2008
Argentina State Workers’ Union (ATE) leader kidnapped [CUPE] 25-Jun-2008
Global/Brazil 12th IMF World Auto Council meets in São Paulo [IMF] 25-Jun-2008
Colombia Two More Trade Unionists Assassinated [ITUC] 25-Jun-2008
Colombia IFJ welcomes news that Columbian journalist freed by guerillas [IFJ] 24-Jun-2008
Venezuela Cement industry nationalised [BWI] 24-Jun-2008
Peru Miners Reach Accord, End 11-Day Strike [Bloomberg] 21-Jun-2008
Peru Union lifts strike at Southern Copper Cuajone mine [Reuters] 20-Jun-2008
Peru Union reaches deal to end Cerro Verde strike [The Guardian] 20-Jun-2008
Peru Alternative court finds agroindustrial company guilty of violating human rights and labor agreements [Latinamerica Press] 19-Jun-2008
Colombia No reduction in assassinations and death threats [ITUC] 19-Jun-2008
Peru Union strikes at Southern Copper Peru Cuajone mine [Reuters] 18-Jun-2008
Argentina General Confederation of Labor (CGT) backs Govt against farmers' blockades [Prensa Latina] 18-Jun-2008
Peru Workers extend Southern Copper Cuajone mine strike [Reuters] 18-Jun-2008
Argentina Biggest Union Urges Turnout for Government Rally [Bloomberg] 18-Jun-2008
Peru Workers extend Southern Copper Cuajone mine strike [Reuters] 18-Jun-2008
Peru Strike cuts output at Southern Copper Peru mine [Reuters] 18-Jun-2008
Bolivia Truckers Strike [The Peace Reporter] 16-Jun-2008
Colombia Truckers strike over fuel costs [Reuters] 16-Jun-2008
Colombia ILO to keep an eye on Labour Rights [Inter-Press Service] 15-Jun-2008
Brazil/Finland Displaced Finnish factory workers and landless peasants in Brazil have become unlikely allies [Inter-Press Service] 15-Jun-2008
Peru Government sends fuel as mining protests isolate cities [Reuters] 15-Jun-2008
Peru Freeport Workers to Block Mine After Labor Talks Fail [Bloomberg] 14-Jun-2008
Bolivia Domestics to Gain Healthcare Coverage [IPS] 13-Jun-2008
Argentina Transport strike provokes new food shortages [The International Herald Tribune] 13-Jun-2008
Colombia/Canada Ottawa trade deal with Colombia ignores union murders [NUPGE] 10-Jun-2008
Peru Business Fights Restrictions on Outsourcing [Inter-Press Service] 09-Jun-2008
Colombia 13 female trade union leaders were killed in the first 11 months of 2006, 15 in 2005 and 16 in 2004 [Inter-Press Service] 09-Jun-2008
Chile Cargo mounts as Chile port strike moors ships [Reuters] 07-Jun-2008
Colombia/UK Stop smearing trade unionists, Brit TUC tells Colombian Government at ILO [TUC] 06-Jun-2008
Colombia ILO Conference 2008: Colombia Appears Before Conference Standards Committee [PSI] 06-Jun-2008
Canada/Colombia Canadian and Colombian union leaders meet on free trade [CUPE] 04-Jun-2008
Colombia ILO: Colombia Appears Before Conference Standards Committee [ITUC] 04-Jun-2008
Canada/Colombia Moist meets Colombian union leader on free trade [CUPE] 04-Jun-2008
Bolivia Bolivia nationalizes oil, gas pipeline [Radio New Zealand] 03-Jun-2008
Peru Buoyant Union Gets First Contract at Procter & Gamble's Consumer Products Plant [ICEM] For more info 02-Jun-2008
Argentina Actors union ends dispute with Coppola [Reuters] 01-Jun-2008
Peru Mining unions call nationwide strike [Reuters] 31-May-2008
Peru Union mulls new strike [Steel Guru] 29-May-2008
Brazil At InBev, a Gung-Ho Culture Rules [WSJ] 29-May-2008
Uruguay Port Paralyzed by Strike [Prensa Latina] 29-May-2008
Peru Casapalca mine contract workers’ accident clarified [IMF] 28-May-2008
Peru Casapalca mine contract workers’ accident clarified [IMF] 28-May-2008
Argentina Actors Union: Coppola film postponed because of wage anomalies [Prensa Latina] 25-May-2008
Colombia/Canada Voice of million Canadian workers say stop killings, end free trade talks [CUPE] 23-May-2008
Mexico/Peru Publicising the Mexican mining conflict in Peru: political leaders promise solidarity [IMF] 23-May-2008
Canada/Chile Chilean and Canadian miners sign Teck Cominco Chain Global Accord [Steel Guru] 23-May-2008
Brazil CONTAG 'Grito da Terra' (Cry of the Earth') Highlights Struggle for A New Model of Agriculture [IUF] 23-May-2008
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