On the sugar cane cutters in Colombia

dawn — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:32:09 +0000

The first article I wrote about sugar cane cutters in Colombia was published today. It's called Working today with the hope of a brighter future.

There is also a photo gallery here.

Saludos!

From Palmira, Colombia: Sugar cane country

dawn — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:36:38 +0000

I'm currently in Palmira, Colombia, interviewing and spending time with sugar cane cutters and their families. Yesterday, I attended a meeting with cutters who are members of the co-operatives which cut the cane. Co-operative is definitely not a positive word here, as their formation facilitates sub-contracting and relieves employers of any responsibility for their workers.

During yesterday's meeting, the participants discussed the resistance movement that they have been mounting over the last three years, which culminated in a 58 day strike that ended in November.

While the meeting was going on, two cane cutters were killed by lightning bolts nearby.

The Dominion - sugar

On the sugar cane cutters in Colombia

From Palmira, Colombia: Sugar cane country