Tras el inicio de la campaña sindical de Priama akcia para la devolución de los salarios adeudados a los ex trabajadoras de la pastelería de Bratislava VegaNana, se ha descubierto que uno de los principales destinatarios de los productos de VegaNana es la pastelería vienesa GlutenFreeX. Cuando se le pidió a esta pastelería que comentara el hecho de que VegaNana debía 17.252,30 euros a tres ex trabajadoras, la pastelería empezó a engañar al público y afirmó que ya no colaboraba con VegaNana. Sigueron con los ataques contra el sindicato Priama akcia, el silenciamiento de los críticos y la intimidación de las personas que no estaban de acuerdo con las prácticas de GlutenFreeX. Y ahora GlutenFreeX empezó con una nueva táctica: con la ayuda de una comunicación por correo electrónico falsificada, amenaza con emprender acciones legales a las ex trabajadoras de VegaNana.
Following the launch of Priama Akcia union’s campaign for the payment of wages owed to former employees of VegaNana bakery in Bratislava, it turned out that one of the key buyers of VegaNana products is GlutenFreeX, a shop in Vienna. When asked to comment on the fact that VegaNana owed the three former workers 17 252,30 EUR, the shop responded by misleading the public and claiming that they no longer cooperate with VegaNana. This was followed by attacks on Priama Akcia, silencing of critical voices and intimidation of people who disagree with GlutenFreeX's practices. And now GlutenFreeX has come up with a new tactic – they falsified email communication and are threatening the former VegaNana workers with criminal prosecution!
The International Workers’ Association (IWA) dedicated the third week of October to the phenomenon of unpaid wages. This year, from 14 to 20 October, Sections and organisations close to the IWA organised probably the most varied forms of activities so far – protests, pickets, gatherings, discussion meetings, workshops, banner drops, spreading of thematic publications, stickers and posters in the streets, or sharing information online about unpaid wages. Let's have a more detailed look at them
In mid-October an international campaign was initiated against VegaNana and its business partners (see article from 16 October here: https://www.priamaakcia.sk/kategoria/english). Since then, there have been some interesting developments. The hotel that provided the premises for baking in Bratislava informed us that they have terminated the lease agreement. On the other hand, GlutenFreeX has been very supportive towards VegaNana and its baker Katarína Podhorová, especially after we visited the shop in Vienna during the International Week Against Unpaid wages. In this article, we sum up the latest news and actions, and provide a quick and easy guide on how to get involved in the campaign in support of the former VegaNana employees Jana, Laura and Veronika.
Mitte Oktober wurde eine internationale Kampagne gegen VegaNana und ihre Geschäftspartner gestartet (siehe Artikel vom 16. Oktober hier: https://www.priamaakcia.sk/kategoria/english). Seitdem hat es interessante Entwicklungen gegeben. Das Hotel, das die Räumlichkeiten zum Backen in Bratislava zur Verfügung gestellt hat, teilte mit, dass es den Mietvertrag kündigen werde. Andererseits hat GlutenFreeX VegaNana und seine Bäckerin Katarína Podhorová sehr unterstützt. Insbesondere nachdem wir den Laden in Wien während der Internationalen Woche gegen unbezahlte Löhne besucht haben. In diesem Artikel fassen wir die letzten Neuigkeiten und Aktionen zusammen und geben eine schnelle und einfache Anleitung, wie man sich an der Kampagne zur Unterstützung der ehemaligen VegaNana-Mitarbeiterinnen Jana, Laura und Veronika beteiligen kann.
Die Gewerkschaft Priama Akcia (PA) initiiert eine internationale Kampagne gegen VegaNana, eine vegane Bäckerei in Bratislava (Slowakei), und ihre verbleibenden Geschäftspartner. Die Gewerkschaft wurde von drei Frauen, die früher bei VegaNana gearbeitet haben, mit der Bitte um Hilfe kontaktiert. Insgesamt schuldet die Bäckerei Jana, Laura und Veronika 17.252,30 Euro an nicht gezahlten Löhnen und Sozialversicherungsbeiträgen. Lies weiter, um zu erfahren, wie du oder deine Organisation die Arbeiterinnen unterstützen können (inklusive Mustertext).
Priama Akcia union (PA) is initiating an international campaign against VegaNana, a vegan bakery in Bratislava (Slovakia), and its remaining business partners, including a vegan shop in Vienna. The union was contacted by three women who used to work at VegaNana with a request for help. In total, the bakery owes Jana, Laura, and Veronika 17 252,30 € in unpaid wages and social security contributions. Continue reading to learn how you or your organisation can support the workers (templates that can be used are included).
La AIT fue informada de la detención de lxs compañerxs William, Sindhu, Zahra, Nasri y Jami (junto con su hija) de la Workers' Solidarity Federation de Pakistán. Estaban entre las decenas de manifestantes detenidos durante el motín policial contra una protesta en Karachi el 13 de octubre. Exigimos su liberación inmediata.
La manifestación fue provocada por el asesinato del Dr. Shahnawaz, que fue acusado de "blasfemia" debido a sus publicaciones en las redes sociales. Shahnawaz fue asesinado a tiros por la policía el mes pasado. Tras una investigación sobre el asesinato, el Ministro del Interior de Sindh anunció que la policía había "organizado el enfrentamiento" que condujo al tiroteo.
El gobierno había intentado prohibir la protesta de ayer. A la protesta, que también era contra el extremismo religioso, asistieron sindicatos, activistas de derechos humanos y feministas. La policía atacó a los manifestantes fuera del Club de Prensa de Karachi y en otros lugares.
The IWA has been informed of the arrests of comrades William, Sindhu, Zahra, Nasri and Jami (along with her daughter) from Workers' Solidarity Federation in Pakistan. They were among the scores of protestors arrested during the police riot against a protest in Karachi on October 13. We are demanding their immediate release.
The demonstration was sparked by the murder of Dr Shahnawaz, who was accused of „blasphemy” because of his posts on social media. Shahnawaz was shot dead last month by police. Following an inquiry into the killing, the Sindh Home Minister announced that the police had “staged the encounter” which led to the shooting.
The government had attempted to ban yesterday's protest. The protest, which also was against religious extremism was attended by trade unions, human rights activists and feminists. Police attacked protestors outside the Karachi Press Club and at other locations.
The IWA's annual International Week Against Unpaid Wages is coming up.
Around the world, unpaid wages is a serious issue that workers face. These unpaid wages can sometimes add up to months of arrears or they can be partially unpaid wages. This might include failure to pay overtime, the minimum wage, benefits and making illegal deductions in pay. In the worse case scenario, failure to pay wages turns into outright slavery. Many times it takes a serious financial toll of the workers who, often having little-to-no savings, are left with no means to support themselves.
We can fight against this problem by standing up and taking action. Making Sections of the IWA have taken direct action against the businesses that cheat their workers and often they are successful in getting the money that is owed.
If you are angry about this problem, you can also do something about it! It doesn't matter whether your organization is big or small or whether there is a fighting workers' union in your country. We invite everybody to join in anyway they can.
