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15:15 GMT (8 March 2005)
Argentina
In Argentina, the unions 'La Fraternidad' and Asociación
Señaleros Ferroviarios Argentinos (ASFA) held joint actions. In
the morning, around 80 activists distributed 2,500
leaflets at the six main train stations in Buenos Aires on
safety and protection of railways. In the afternoon, a conference for
private and public company employees, unionists, entrepreneurs and
government authorities discussed the theme of safety and other matters
concerning the industry. The idea of both activities was to raise
awareness of rail users to preserve this means of transport
as well as to make politicians and businessmen aware about the need for
new investments to improve railway transport.
Brazil
As a way to commemorate the Railway Workers' Action Day, the
National Federation of Railway Workers, CNTTT held a meeting on 7 March
with 20 union leaders from the 11 affiliate organisations
nationwide. The meeting was held at the headquarters of
the Railway Company Workers' Union of Paraná and Santa Catarina, in
Curitiba, Brazil.
Egypt
The General Trade Union of Railway Workers in Egypt organised a
conference on 7 March. The meeting discussed the
current issues facing the railway system and the railway workers
such as globalisation, privatisation and other issues which will
have negative effects on workers.
Russia
The Trade Union of Railwaymen and Transport Construction Workers
of Russia distributed the "Safety first" posters and postcards in
Russian in advance over the whole of Russia from Kaliningrad to
Sakhalin. Posters were also displayed on the walls in Railway
enterprises and most of the railway stations. Union officials
held meetings with members at workplaces to discuss the importance of
the campaign. Seminars were also held. In many cases
these meetings were combined with activities for the International
Women's Day which is a national holiday in Russia.
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