Problem
Sanctions against trade union workers
Other Names:
Denial of right to protection of trade union leadersInadequate protection and facilities for workers' representatives
Victimization of workers' representatives
Intimidation of trade union organizers
Harassment of workers' organization leadership
Death threats against workers' representatives
Incidence:
In 1990, a South Korean independent trade union federation was declared illegal, its leaders arrested or forced into hiding. Even legal unions are reportedly subject to harassment, detention of their leaders, and beatings by company thugs, with little police intervention. A 1991 report targets Columbia, Guatemala and El Salvador as the most dangerous countries for trade unionists, who are often accused of collaborating with guerrilla movements. The report also cites China, the Philippines, South Korea, Sudan and Turkey for repressive and violent sanctions against trade union workers.
Broader Problems:
Insecurity of leadershipUnethical practices of governmentDenial of the right of trade union association Narrower Problems:
Denial of the right to picketArrest of trade union leadersAssassination of trade union leadersForced disappearances of trade union leaders Related Problems:
Harassment of public officialsViolation of the right to strikePhysical punishment of employeesViolation of the right of trade unions to function freely Strategies:
Undermining trade unionsAssisting victimsIntimidatingThreatening workers' representativesReducing incidence of death threatsReducing victimizationCounselling victimsCounselling victimsCounselling victimsHarassingDenying right to protection of trade union leadersImproving facilities for workers' representativesClaiming intimidation of trade union organizers Subject(s):
Government → PoliticsGovernment → Sanctions
Life → Death
Social Activity → Organization
Social Activity → Workers
Societal Problems → Deprivation
Societal Problems → Inadequacy
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Societal Problems → Protection
Societal Problems → Victims
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
17.06.2019 – 16:04 CEST