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Peter Waterman: The Inhuman Trade Union Rights Award of the AFL-CIO
The Inhuman Trade Union Rights Award of the AFL-CIO
(Another World of Labour Internationalism is Necessary)
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ContinueAdded by peter waterman on February 13, 2011 at 19:16 — No Comments
Open Letter to the ITUC, Histadrut and Ofer Eini Concerning Egypt: A Suitable Case for a Public Dialogue
I have seen on the website of the International Trade Union Congress that it is supporting the popular uprising and independent trade unions in Egypt.
But what I would like now to know is whether its position is endorsed by its Israeli Vice-President, Ofer Eini, and by the ITUC member organisation, Histadrut, itself.
Some months ago the website of Histadrut was stating:
The Chairman of the Histadrut returned from the second ITUC Congress in…
ContinueAdded by peter waterman on February 2, 2011 at 18:12 — 5 Comments
[The Bullet] Hicham Safieddine: Tunisia/Egypt - Reform or Revolution
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Added by peter waterman on February 1, 2011 at 20:14 — No Comments
For a One-State Solution in Palestine
Peter sez:
Although there is only one mention of unions in this piece, the author does mention the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which numbers of unions internationally are endorsing. He also draws parallels to the Anti-Apartheid Movement, which unions internationally were slowly but eventually won over to. It is the first time I have read an argument for a one-state solution and would want to consider its pros and cons before myself endorsing it.
Now read…
ContinueAdded by peter waterman on January 20, 2011 at 16:47 — No Comments
[From International Solidarity Movement] Against Israeli Use of (US) Gas v. Palestinians
Peter sez:
I prefer to put on this site only labour-specific material concerning the Israel:Palestine, Israel:Arab, relationship. Those who want, however, access to such more general material can find it on the site indicated below.
If interested in this current campaign, which I have just myself endorsed, contact as…
ContinueAdded by peter waterman on January 8, 2011 at 16:17 — No Comments
South African Civil Society Conference Includes Labour Issues
Declaration of the Civil Society Conference held
on 27-28 October 2010, Boksburg
Civil Society Conference Declaration,
Politicsweb, 28 October 2010
The Civil Society Conference held on 27-28 October 2010 was a
historic turning point in the history of South Africa. Over 300
delegates…
Added by peter waterman on October 31, 2010 at 11:09 — No Comments
ISRAEL, PALESTINE AND THE GROWING GLOBAL BOYCOTT MOVEMENT (PART ONE)
Added by peter waterman on October 21, 2010 at 12:10 — No Comments
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- Peter Waterman: The Inhuman Trade Union Rights Award of the AFL-CIO
- Open Letter to the ITUC, Histadrut and Ofer Eini Concerning Egypt: A Suitable Case for a Public Dialogue
- [The Bullet] Hicham Safieddine: Tunisia/Egypt - Reform or Revolution
- For a One-State Solution in Palestine
- [From International Solidarity Movement] Against Israeli Use of (US) Gas v. Palestinians
- South African Civil Society Conference Includes Labour Issues
- ISRAEL, PALESTINE AND THE GROWING GLOBAL BOYCOTT MOVEMENT (PART ONE)
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- For a One-State Solution in Palestine
- Peter Waterman: The Inhuman Trade Union Rights Award of the AFL-CIO
- Open Letter to the ITUC, Histadrut and Ofer Eini Concerning Egypt: A Suitable Case for a Public Dialogue
- [From International Solidarity Movement] Against Israeli Use of (US) Gas v. Palestinians
- [The Bullet] Hicham Safieddine: Tunisia/Egypt - Reform or Revolution
- South African Civil Society Conference Includes Labour Issues
- ISRAEL, PALESTINE AND THE GROWING GLOBAL BOYCOTT MOVEMENT (PART ONE)
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