SERBUK, a BWI partner organisation in Indonesia, reports various activities around International Workers’ Memorial Day like initiating dialogue with ASI the Indonesian Cement Association on poor health and safety conditions at Siam Cement Group Plants.
The union also informs us that it is launching a OSH construction database and legal drafting of OSH Law amendment.
On asbestos, SERBUK and Indonesia Ban Asbestos Network (INABAN) is sending a letter to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry requesting a discussion regarding the Rotterdam Convention and African Amendment. A Press release is also planned.
On April 28th a Rally with Ban Asbestos Issue and OSH rights for Cement Workers will take place.