Take action on killing of over 300 workers in Pakistan

kevin — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:18:55 +0000

Over 300 workers were killed in devastating factory fires on 11 September 2012 at a garment factory in Karachi and a shoe factory in Lahore, Pakistan. We urge all MSN supporters to join a LabourStart campaign by writing to the Pakistani Prime Minister calling on his government to investigate and punish those responsible, fully compensate the victims and their families, and identify the gaps in public oversight that allow factory owners to operate unsafe workplaces.

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Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:10:04 +0000

When worker rights are being violated it's important that companies and governments know that thousands of people are watching how they deal with the issue.

It may take each individual only a few minutes to participate, but our combined actions make a difference. Your quick response can help pressure companies and governments to stop worker rights abuses when workers need it the most.

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