We cordially invite you to participate in the press conference to discuss the alleged violations of labour rights in the palm oil plantation in Indonesia raised by the trade unions.The press conference will be held to demand responsibility of the Buyers and the Parent...
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Suryabumi Tunggal Perkasa have to meeting workers’ demand on THR allowance
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Palm oil workers during covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia and Malaysia
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Stop intimidation towards union leader and reinstate the retrenched workers at PT SARANA PRIMA MULTI NIAGA!
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Solidarity with Migrant Workers in Sabah Palm Oil Plantations Impacted by Covid-19 Pandemic
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