Colonial mining fuels Israeli genocide: global protests target Glencore
Glencore, one of the world’s largest mining conglomerates at the confluence of worker exploitation, environmental destruction, and genocide, brought Palestine solidarity activists, trade unionists and mining affected communities together in a unified protest.
Congo Week: Our goal is the liberation of the DRC and the transformation of Africa
We talk to Kambale Musavuli, who explains the spirit behind Congo Week, the history of exploitation and violence against the people, and their inspiring fight-back.
Mining companies in DRC warned against confining workers at mining sites
Global mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been accused by trade unions of violating workers’ rights in the name of the coronavirus pandemic
Amplats reinstates dismissed workers due to trade union struggle
The strike action, which had been underway since May 13, was called off after the company reinstated the dismissed workers and met all their demands.
Union moves court against dismissal of 947 workers by mining giant Amplats
The 947 workers at Amplats’ Limpopo platinum mine were dismissed after they went on an eight-day strike. The workers were protesting the company’s bid to change their contract unilaterally
Zambian activists keep a close watch on Glencore’s operations
The company has a very poor record in the country and has arbitrarily fired workers and concealed information about deaths in their mines
Activists expose Glencore’s rotten record on workers’ rights
The Anglo-Swiss mining and commodities giant has even been accused of being complicit in the murder of activists.
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