An introduction to the threats posed to health and safety and environmental standards using the international banana trade as an example. Students will be given practical examples of how to support the improvement of health and safety and environmental conditions through international worker solidarity. Session length: 1 hour.

This two-part session is an expanded version of the Union representatives’ stand-alone session and is designed to be run across two 1-hour sessions.

Union representatives, part 1

An introduction to international trade using the banana supply chain as an example. Participants will be given practical examples of how to support workers in the banana industry through international solidarity. Session length: 1 hour.

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You can download some of the material for the Union Representatives’ pack, and order leaflets and campaign postcards online. Or, if you prefer, we can make up sets for you and send however many packs you need for your education session.

This pack explores the realities, for people and their environment, behind the production and trade of our favourite fruit, the banana. Bananas provide an example of the many economic and social injustices present in international trade today and this pack aims to empower users to challenge these injustices as active and informed global citizens.