TONIGHT: Indonesion unionist tells her story in Vrankrijk
Vrankrijk - 24.10.2011 08:19
Long hours for low wage,
An Indonesian unionist shares her story
Nine years did Indonesian unionist Emelia Yanti work as a garment worker. Yanti will speak about the most urgent problems in the Indonesian garment industry, such as union busting and low wages.
Nine years did Indonesian unionist Emelia Yanti work as a garment worker. When the factory where she worked suddenly closed the doors, she and hundreds of co-workers lost their jobs, leaving their wages unpaid for four months. Yanti decided to become a fulltime organiser and together with other workers from various factories, she initiated a union, now an important partner of the CCC.
Yanti will speak about the most urgent problems in the Indonesian garment industry, such as union busting and low wages. Fortunately, the union has achieved some successes, such as an agreement signed with Adidas, Nike and Puma on workers union rights. Yanti will also go into this success and other important achievements of the union.
Do you want to know the story behind our wardrobe? From someone with first hand experience? Then visit this evening! Please register by sending a mail to  christa@schonekleren.nl
Monday 24th of October 2011
Vrankrijk, Spuistraat 216 Amsterdam
6 pm restaurant
8 pm start programme
The programme is in English
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