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3rd conference day Feb. 21 2020: Joint consultation - demonstration in the city - press reports
The 2nd day of the IAC on Thursday ended in time after the conclusion of the thematic forums. Like the overall atmosphere of the conference, the style of cohesion and collegiality characterizes the entire course of the event. And more and more new participants are joining in. Participants from East London/South Africa were welcomed with great joy, the South African colleagues proudly dressed in colourful clothes.
Video: Documentation of Statements from Thursday
Video: Cultural Programm from Wednesday
Laughing and dancing South African children on stage inspire the delegates
The 2nd day of the 2nd International Automobile Workers' Conference, Feb. 20/2020
Video: Pictures from the first day of the conference
A special kind of automotive summit - Automotive workers' conference 2020 has begun
Automobile workers come together in South Africa. The 2nd International Automotive Workers' Conference was opened with a festive ceremony today, February 19, 2020, at City-Hall in Vereeniging, South Africa.
Interview with Sherr Rinn from Indonesia
Hi, Sherr Rinn, you're from Indonesia coming to the International Automotive Workers' Conference. What can you report us from Indonesia?
Video: Day 1 of the International Automotive Workers Conference (IAWC)
Dieter and Diego from the International Coordination Group (ICOG): Statements about the first day
Video: Last preparations before the start
Proposal to ICOG for motion for participation of "external" delegates
14 February 2020 - Automotive worker or activists of the automotive worker's movement can be accredited as "external delegates".
Information Letter No. 12 - Last minutes to 2nd International Automotive Workers Conference
Dear friends! It is still possible to participate! Don't let the comprehensive program, exchange of experience and new experiences pass! Enjoy cordial fraternization!
Information Letter No 11: In a few days 2nd International Automotive Workers Conference begins
Dear friends! The count down is running and there is (mostly) very good news: Well over 200 participants from 18 countries have registered for the conference in Vereeniging, not counting the participants from South Africa.
Message of solidarity to the employees of Scaw Metals
Dear colleagues, we have learned that all 196 employees at Scaw Metals in Vereeniging were laid off on 24 January. We protest against this and are in solidarity with you in the struggle to keep your jobs. You have justifiably refused a 13% cut on wages.
Message of solidarity to the 130,000 metal workers in the collective bargaining struggle in Turkey
Dear colleagues, you have been courageously fighting for your legitimate tariff demands for over 2 weeks. In many cities you stressed your demands with demonstrations and warning strikes to the public. The employers' association MESS has threatened you with lockout in case of a strike. This is a provocation that must not be accepted. For 5 February you are preparing strikes in many factories up to a general strike.
International solidarity is assured - we support you in your just struggle for more pay!
To the struggling automobile workers in Turkey, Metalworkers' Union Birleşik Metal-Iş (German Coordination Group of the IAWC)
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