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Canada Stop Slow Motion Bhopals!

Posted on December 3, 2010 by admin

Press statement-  Dated 3 December 2010(For Immediate Release) As the survivors of the world’s worst industrial disaster-Bhopal gas tragedy (1984) prepare for the 26th anniversary of the disaster on 3rd December 2010, mourning their dead and fighting for their survivors, … Continue reading →

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Philippine Update: Asbestos protest calls for Canada to close Jeffrey mine

Posted on December 1, 2010 by admin

Checking asbestos death facts: Judith Estavillo and Rolante Santos of ALU-TUCP December 1, 2010: Manila, Philippines – The Associated Labor Unions (ALU), the Building and Woodworkers International (BWI) and the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) asked Canada to … Continue reading →

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“Voices on the Wall” by Jagdish Patel

Posted on December 1, 2010 by admin

Dear All, Asbestos is now considered one of the most toxic compounds on the earth. More than 50 countries have declared ban on its use, mining, manufacturing and trading. On the other hand, contrary to this its import in India … Continue reading →

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Mohit Gupta, India

Posted on November 30, 2010 by admin

My name is Mohit Gupta, Charter Member of GBAN for India. I am also the coordinator of OEHNI, Occupational and Environmental Health Network of India. Together with other NGOs and likeminded people, we work towards banning of Asbestos use in … Continue reading →

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Apolinar Tolentino, Malaysia

Posted on November 30, 2010 by admin

Apolinar Tolentino is the Building and Woodworkers International’s Regional Representative for the  Asia Pacific Region. In this capacity, he has been spearheading trade union activities along with the affiliated organisations on various sectoral issues, including raising awareness amongst member organisations … Continue reading →

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“Voices on the Wall”: Tell Canadian Prime Minister Harper to stop exporting asbestos

Posted on November 28, 2010 by admin

“Voices on the Wall” Tell Canadian Prime Minister Harper to stop exporting asbestos! FACEBOOK: Post your message, photo or video on the Global Ban Asbestos Network (GBAN) Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/gbanAsbestos or email victims@gban.net to have your message posted.  “Voices on the Wall” Flyer Deadly … Continue reading →

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Barry Robson, Australia

Posted on November 25, 2010 by admin

I am a retired Union Official of the Maritime Union of Australia. I worked on the docks for 38 years and was a Union delegate for 30 years, during which time I was also Senior Vice President of the Union. … Continue reading →

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Environmental, labour & health groups denounce India-Canada Trade Agreement

Posted on November 25, 2010 by admin

Press Release New Delhi/ 26/11/2010 Environmental, labour & health groups denounce India-Canada Trade Agreement Stop Revival & Expansion of Canadian Asbestos Mines BANI Appreciates Canadian Journal of Public Health New Delhi/ 26/11/2010: Instead of immediately banning the import of potentially … Continue reading →

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Quebec asbestos project prompts safety protests

Posted on November 24, 2010 by admin

“Quebec asbestos project prompts safety protests” By Bernard Simon in Toronto, Financial Times Published: November 24 2010 19:25 | Last updated: November 24 2010 19:25 An attempt by Indian and other investors to revive a big Canadian asbestos mine has … Continue reading →

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Melody Kemp, “Moral Fibre: Japan’s Asbestos Dilemma,” The Asia-Pacific Journal

Posted on November 22, 2010 by admin

Melody Kemp, “Moral Fibre: Japan’s Asbestos Dilemma,” The Asia-Pacific Journal  November 22, 2010 Japan to date has provided an inspiring role model for Asian workers trying to ban the importation and mining of asbestos in Asia. Japanese money has enabled international … Continue reading →

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