Another Del Monte Banana Unionist Killed in Guatemala; 7th Murdered in 10 Months

February 17, 2012 --

The slow-moving massacre of the largest private sector union in Guatemala took another life on February 5 when Miguel Angel González Ramírez, a member of the Izabal banana workers' union, was shot while he was holding his son.

International Days of Action to Defend Labor Rights in Mexico, February 16-25

February 15, 2012 --

The Tri-National Solidarity Alliance in solidarity with independent unions in Mexico and global union federations, is organizing a week-long International Days of Action in support of worker rights in Mexico, from February 16-25, 2012.   

Turn Valentine's Day into International Flower Workers Day: Take Action Now!

February 10, 2012 --

This Valentine’s Day, take action to support flower workers in Colombia who tend, cut, pack, and ship flowers to consumers in the U.S.

Congress Sets Human Rights Conditions on Some Aid to Honduras

January 3, 2012 --

In a remarkable end-of-year victory, Congress conditioned 20% of U.S.

19 Senators Press Administration on Colombia Labor Rights

December 9, 2011 --

On December 8, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) sent to the Obama Administration a letter with 18 other U.S.

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