Honduras | Canadá | SINDICATOS | DDHH In Canada like in Honduras Fyffes’ conduct is one and the same Gerardo Iglesias …
Standing up against the abuses of multinational corporations
Honduras | TRADE UNIONS | BEVERAGE INDUSTRY Stibys calls for solidarity Standing up against the abuses of multinational corporations The …
Serious threats against a trade union leader
Costa Rica | TRADE UNIONS | BANANA With Steve Rodríguez Serious threats against a trade union leader Frutas Selectas del …
The oceans are fast becoming dumpsters
World | ENVIRONMENT | PLASTICS Microplastics pollution The oceans are fast becoming dumpsters The pollution generated by microplastics—those imperceptible, but greatly …
A life devoted to defending human rights
Last Wednesday, February 15, the Uruguayan national Belela Herrera, a great champion of human rights recognized throughout the continent, was awarded the Human Rights Journalism Prize in recognition of her decades-long advocacy work.
The Unilever way
Ecuador | TRADE UNIONS | UNILEVER Mass layoffs and contempt for workers The Unilever way Last October 31, the multinational …
Mechanized burgers
In the U.S. state of Texas, the multinational fast food chain McDonald’s opened a store where costumers have no direct contact with any other human being. This development raises—once again—the issue of the consequences that technological revolutions have on employment.
Syngenta laid bare
Syngenta is one of the largest multinational corporations in agribusiness. It is a world leader in the sale of toxic agrochemicals and is among the top suppliers of transgenic seeds. A recent study dissects this Swiss-based Chinese government-controlled mega-company, which currently has Latin America as its strongest market.
Solidarity from Europe
Last Friday, November 11, the IUF Latin American Regional Office (Rel UITA) delivered a letter from the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) to the president of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou.
Tutti insieme contro il fascismo
Tra il 7 e l’8 novembre si è tenuta la Conferenza del Gruppo Professionale dei Lavoratori Agricoli della UITA (GPTA, per la sua sigla in spagnolo). Tra i temi analizzati, si è data particolare attenzione alla lotta contra l’ondata neofascista che avanza pericolosamente nel mondo.