Union power! Workers are winning in Samoa

Union power! Workers are winning in Samoa

Samoa First Union (SFU), the only union representing workers in Samoa’s private sector, has had an exceptional year. Despite being a small union representing workers in retail, supermarkets, hotels, hospitality, fisheries, and seasonal workers deployed to Australia and New Zealand, SFU’s impact over the past 12 months has been significant, securing victories for workers that will benefit future generations.

Migrant workers: The fight against asbestos exposure

Migrant workers: The fight against asbestos exposure

Migrant workers are particularly vulnerable to asbestos exposure due to their socio-economic conditions. They often work in high-risk sectors, such as construction and demolition, under unsafe conditions that others might avoid. Known as the “3Ds”—Dirty, Dangerous, and Demanding—these jobs often come with lower pay, longer hours, and complex, risky tasks. 

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