Rajendra’s Story
Rajendra is a victim of the global asbestos industry. He’s taking the voice of victims of asbestos-related diseases to the Rotterdam Convention meeting.
Putting the brakes on asbestos in global trade
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA, trade unions and ban asbestos networks globally are organising together to make 2017 the year to finally shake up the global asbestos trade.
Five things … about life in Vietnam
This month, Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA Mekong Regional Manager, Sharan KC, shares five facts about Vietnam and the developments in the trade union movement there. From the changing nature of street food to signs of impressive economic development, Vietnam is rapidly...
Take action: Timorese security workers dismissed without their entitlements
Last month, over 100 security workers were dismissed from Gardarmour Security, a company owned by East Timor’s top businessman, Eduardo Belo. Please sign and share the petition amongst your networks.
Bangladesh’s domestic garment industry – beyond international scrutiny
By Kate Lee, Executive Officer of Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA The Rana Plaza building collapse of April 24, 2013 rocked the Global North. 1,138 people killed and over 2,500 injured or left with disabilities. It left us all in horror and with so many questions: