2008
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August 5, 2008
Repression of Workers Continues Under Bangladesh's Military-Backed Government
Since January 2007 the Bangladesh government has banned political and trade union activities and given itself "state of emergency" powers which severely limit civil rights. Labour rights activists and workers have been arrested, put under surveillance, interrogated or detained.
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July 2, 2008
Leading Sports Brands, Unions, NGOs Form Working Group
A month before the start of the Beijing Olympics key sporting goods brands including Nike, adidas, New Balance, Umbro and Speedo are forming a ground breaking joint working group with trade unions and NGOs to explore amongst other issues how to promote trade unionism and collective bargaining as well as improving wages across the sector.
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January 21, 2008
Clean Clothes Campaign Calls for Justice on Anniversary of Labor Leader's Murder
(Amsterdam) The Clean Clothes Campaign calls on Cambodian authorities today to honor the memory of labor leader Chea Vichea by bringing to justice the perpetrators of his murder and that of fellow union activist Hy Vuthy.
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