Thailand

Thailand : 1000 workers observe the World Day for Decent Work 7 October 2009

Around 1,000 workers, representing 12 national unions and 18 industrial federations, gathered at the frontgate of the UN in Bangkok at 10:00 to observe the World Day on Decent Work and demand the Thai government to move towards the ratification of ILO C.87 and C.98. The union leaders submitted a letter to the ILO to request its support for the unions’ ratification campaign and convince the (...)

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Campaign on ’Equal treatment for short-term contract workers’ 3 October 2009

On 3rd October 2009, organizations of; 1. C.CAWDU Cambodia 2. GARTEKS Indonesia 3. NWC Sri Lanka 4. YCW Sri Lanka 5. NGWF Bangladesh 6. NGWU Nepal 7. ACV/CSC Belgium 8. WSM Belgium Organize a seminar in Chiangmai Thailand as apart of common campaign on ’Equal Treatment for short-term contract workers’ in garment (...)

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ICEM’s World Day for Decent Work Focus on Thailand October 7 2009

In a month’s time, global trade unions will begin actions around the World Day for Decent Work, 7 October. And similarly to last year, the 20-million-member ICEM will focus activities on its Contract and Agency Labour (CAL) campaign, with specific emphasis this year on events in Thailand and Turkey. In Thailand, the ICEM’s Thai Affiliates’ Committee has already begun joint preparations with (...)

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