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Thursday, 05 March 2009 |
Young Women Workers - the first to feel the effects of the economic crisis
Globally we are talking about the economic crisis. Many workers are losing their jobs every day.
In many workplaces, the first workers to lose their jobs are women.
A YCW member and young factory worker, “Subashini” from Sri Lanka, says,
“There are 7000 workers in our factory. 98% of the workers are young women. Last month there was an unannounced meeting called by the factory management.
The management explained their difficulties in paying the workers salaries.
To fix the situation, they forced us to sign a blank piece of paper. We did not know what they took our signatures for. If we didn’t sign the blank piece of paper, they said we couldn't work at the factory anymore. Out of fear,
we all signed the blank piece of paper.
"One week after signing the blank paper, the factory gave all workers 1 month leave from work.
"To this day, we really do not know what is going on.
What will happen after our holidays? There were some comments made about our salary.
"All my family is depending on my income. Like me, 90% of women working in the factory come from our village. Many other young women workers and their families are facing the same struggle"
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Wednesday, 12 November 2008 |
A future that permits young workers to live in security
The International Young Christian Workers (IYCW) Movement has announced the launch of its new plan of action demanding the right to social protection for all young workers. At the conclusion of its XII international council and global summit “Together in Action’’ held in India during the month of October 2008, the movement has reaffirmed its commitment to work towards a better future for young workers in its new international plan to be realised during the next four years.
"With the creation of our new plan of action and election of our new international team, we are committing ourselves to realising our vision of a new society -
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society where the right to have a job is not a dream, but a reality.
We want a world where each and every one can access education that prepares us for all aspects of life, where equality of gender prevails and where we can be sure that our work offers us the chance to be independent and participate fully in society as young working people", says Thiruvalluvar Yovel, outgoing President of the IYCW.
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Thursday, 25 September 2008 |
"Global Summit of Young Workers calls for
Decent Work on the streets of India"
"We demand a social protection system that includes the right to permanent work with decent conditions", says Thiruvalluvar Yovel, International President of the IYCW.
The global summit of the international Young Christian Workers' movement, began today with an march and public opening program in Thanjavur, located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Among the public were more than 60 young worker delegates, representing countries of all four continents of the movement, who will be gathering during two weeks of meeting and exchange, to reflect on their current reality of work in a rapidly globalising society.
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Friday, 05 September 2008 |
We want to make the world aware of the reality of young workers today!
Dear Friends and Supporters,
In the month of August 2008, the International YCW celebrated its birthday: 51 years of international action, with the sobering realisation that there is a need for a lot more action to transform our world into a world of just and decent work for all.
This year, we share with you our plan towards our world council to be held from September 28th until October 12th 2008, in Tamil Nadu, India.
We invite and motivate your support for us during this time, to continue together in action for a better future of work and life for all!
As key supporters of our movement, we want to share with you our vision and motivation for this world council - a very important event for our international movement and young workers around the world.
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Wednesday, 03 October 2007 |
“The day I had waited for had come. I was in front of different organizations and movements, church people, former national and international YCW leaders, families and friends. … Everything was ready. They were just waiting for me to start.” - Andy, Philippines
Manila, Philippines, August 25. It was 1:30 in the afternoon when Andy, the president of the Philippines YCW, launched the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the IYCW. Together with the Filipino national team, Andy had taken care of the planning and preparation of the event. This included the setting-up of committees in charge of the program, the presentation, the refreshments, the making of banners, streamers and placards, as well as rehearsals and finalizations.
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