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 Banana Link is a small and dynamic not-for-profit co-operative, founded
in 1996 that campaigns for a fair and sustainable banana trade. We work
in close partnership with Latin American banana workers trade unions,
small Caribbean farmers and civil society organizations in Europe and
the U.S.
Welcome to our website which gives information on the many social and
environmental issues that affect the international banana trade. Please email us if you need further information, to order resources or to send feedback on our site. Visit our Union to Union section to learn more about solidarity between Latin American and British trade unions along the international banana supply chain.
Gloria Agor, banana worker at Volta River Estates Ltd, Ghana
Latest News
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EU to propose tariff reduction to Central Americans |
13 November 2008
The Costa Rican press has reported that Brussels will make a new proposal for reducing the EU banana tariff, following the demise of the 'peace agreement' brokered by WTO Director-general Pascal Lamy in Geneva in late July. It is understood that the offer will be made in the framework of the EU-Central America Association Agreement negotiations currently at their half-way point. If accepted, the proposal would see an initla fall from 176 euros/tonne to 148 euros on 1st January 2009, then a gradual step-by-step reduction to 95 euros over a period of ten years.
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Conference on Latin America 2008 |
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The Latin America 2008 conference Making a Better World Possible will be taking place in London on 6th December. The event brings together trade unionists, NGOs, academics and progressive movements from Latin America and the UK to explore recent developments across the region.
To register go to:
www.latinamerica2008.org.uk
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Costa Rican unions lodge complaint with EU |
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4th November, San José
Trade unions from both private and public sector in Costa Rica have lodged a formal complaint against their government, alleging serious and systematic violations of core international labour standards. The complaint is directed to the European Commission which, since January 2006, grants trade preferences on a wide range of products as part of its Generalised System of Preferences "Plus" scheme.
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4 November 2008
Floods affect Honduran banana communities
30 October 2008
Voters approve new Ecuadorian constitution
27 October 2008
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