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30 Nov 2011

Workers plan to raise money for good causes during strike

A union initiative will give savings from today's 'pension robbery' and anti-cuts strike to grassroots groups fighting poverty in Britain.
21 Nov 2011

Companies told to do more to protect workers as London Olympics nears

The global economic downturn and the pending London Olympics brings issues involving the exploitation of vulnerable workers into sharp focus in the UK.
5 Oct 2011

US faith activists back the Occupy America movement

The campaigning group Interfaith Worker Justice has announced its support of the Occupy America movement, which started on Wall Street.
17 Jun 2011

Catholic gathering will examine 'justice at work' issues

Justice in the workplace is the theme of the 33rd annual National Justice and Peace Network of England and Wales conference.
2 May 2011

Stand up for migrants' and workers' rights

The Catholic Bishop of Brentwood, in his address for the Mass for Migrants on 2 May 2011 highlights the Christian contribution to campaigns for migration justice and a Living Wage, urging all people of good will to stand in solidarity with them.
2 May 2011

'Scandal' of treatment of migrants highlighted by church service

Over 2,000 migrants living and working in London are attending a special Mass for Migrants, celebrated at Southwark Catholic Cathedral on 2 May 2011.
28 Oct 2010

Heavy sentences for Vietnam labour activists condemned

A global human rights group has condemned the nine and seven-year prison sentences given to three activists in Vietnam for carrying out legitimate work on labour rights.
8 Aug 2010

Hospitality trumps workaholism, says bishop

The Anglican Bishop of Shrewsbury has warned against growing workaholism, and has commended relaxation and hospitality instead.
23 Jun 2010

Moves to protect rights of exploited domestic workers welcomed

A new Convention that will set out the rights domestic workers worldwide should enjoy is to be adopted by a United Nations agency, the International Labour Organisation.
8 Mar 2010

Churches push for government to enforce workers’ rights

Britain's main Free Churches are joining with charities, unions and campaign groups to lobby for a fairer deal for the country's 3.5 million workers.

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