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Article

13 Jul 2011

Author:
Association of Human Rights in Central Asia & Open Dialog Foundation

[PDF] Kazakhstan: authorities are up to violent reprisals against oil workers on strike

In the Mangistau province of Kazakhstan a real threat has emerged to the security and safety of thousands of oil workers participating in...a strike...started 11 May 2011. Taking part in the strike are oil workers of “OzenMunayGaz”, “Karazhanbasmunay” and “Ersay Caspian Contractor”...part of...ENI...[O]ver the months 8 to 15 thousand persons took part. During the strike some 900 workers were fired...This collective action was a response to the inaction of...foreign owners of oil deposits and local authorities. Neither of these parties are reacting to the workers’ demands. Demands...are...To allow creation and functioning of the independent trade unions...including the work of the trade union “Karakiyak”...To bring wages and other working conditions in accordance with the International Labour Standards...[A]larming events are unfolding in the cities where...the employees have gone on strike...[I]n the city of Zhanaozen...a unit of fully armed special police landed and attacked peaceful citizens...Men and women taking part in the strike tried to stop the police officers but were severely beaten up...