URGENT: Domestic Workers' Union. Joint Press Release

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Omar Harfouch

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Mar 3, 2015, 1:19:40 AM3/3/15
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Guys we need a reply before tomorrow. So please send your opinion as soon as possible.

On Mar 1, 2015 11:11 PM, "Omar Harfouch" <omar.ha...@gmail.com> wrote:
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From: "Haley Bobseine" <bob...@hrw.org>
Date: Feb 27, 2015 7:23 AM
Subject: Domestic Workers' Union. Joint Press Release
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Dear all,

 

Please find attached a draft press release in support of the domestic workers’ union. We will release the joint statement in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. Please let me know no later than Wednesday, March 4 COB if your organization would like to sign and if you have any suggested edits. We will then send a final version with the signatures shortly afterwards so that we can release the press release together (the exact date will depend upon how quickly it is translated- we will keep you updated).

 

We are seeking signatures from organizations operating in Lebanon and other countries as well. The ITUC said that says it has recorded formation of new domestic worker unions in 13 countries in the past three years.

 

We therefore want to highlight that Lebanon would be out of step with growing global momentum on domestic workers organizing if it fails to recognize the new union.

 

If I left any organizations off of this list, please let me know and I will reach out to them.

 

My colleague Nisha, cc’d to this email, will be sending out the release to organizations outside of Lebanon for their signatures.

 

Thank you for your support and consideration.

 

Best regards,

Haley

 

US cell phone 508 942 3249

 

Haley Bobseine, Lebanon Research Consultant

Beirut, Lebanon

(m) +961-76-721-666

(w) +961-1-217-670 ext 19

bob...@hrw.org

 

 

May Habib

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Mar 3, 2015, 1:43:10 AM3/3/15
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Hey Omar 

I am neutral on signing. Totally up to you guys to decide. 
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Ramy Shukr

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Mar 7, 2015, 1:39:48 PM3/7/15
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I think we should say yes. Omar can you confirm with her? 
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Omar Harfouch

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Mar 7, 2015, 1:50:14 PM3/7/15
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Lol. Done

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