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[Zimbabwe] BAT trustees notarise deed

TRUSTEES of the British American Tobacco Zimbabwe Tobacco Empowerment Trust yesterday notarised the deed of trust formalising the operations of the empowerment vehicle that will benefit thousands of tobacco growers, particularly women and the youth.
Zimbabwe Herald (zw)
added Apr 1, 2013 09:10
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[UK-Scotland] Revealed: £220m of public sector pensions tied to tobacco and arms manufacturers

SCOTLAND'S public-sector workers are unwittingly pouring hundreds of millions of pounds through their pensions into funding cigarette manufacturers and companies dealing in arms.
Herald Scotland (The Herald and Sunday Herald) (uk)
added Jan 28, 2013 17:36
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[Macau] Casino workers want more tables in smoke-free areas

The Macau Gaming Enterprises Staff’s Association has urged the government to impose a ratio between the number of gaming tables in smoking and non-smoking areas inside casinos.
Macau Business (mo)
added Jan 3, 2013 03:52
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[Macau] Casinos accused of concentrating most popular games in smoking zones

Several casino workers’ associations have accused all of the six gaming concessionaires of taking advantage of the new regulation’s loopholes by assembling gaming tables and popular games together into smoking areas, leaving croupiers and other workers ex
Macau Daily Times (mo)
added Jan 2, 2013 22:19
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Striking workers claim victory at Egypt's cigarette monopoly

Two-day strike for better pay and conditions at state-owned Eastern Company cigarette manufacturer ends after investment minister promises to meet workers' financial demands
Al-Ahram (eg)
added Dec 19, 2012 12:44
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[Philippines] Tobacco farmers, factory workers, vendors rally against 'sin tax' bill

About 3,000 tobacco farmers, cigarette-factory workers and street vendors demonstrated in front of the Senate building in Pasay City on Tuesday to protest the proposed “sin tax” bill which would raise taxes on cigarettes and alcohol products to raise P40
Philippine Daily Inquirer (ph)
added Nov 21, 2012 04:23
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Smoking employees cost $6,000 a year more, study finds

Smokers cost their employers nearly $6,000 a year more than staff who don’t smoke, researchers said on Monday in what they say is the first comprehensive look at the issue. And in what some might see as a dark twist, they’ve taken into account any saving
NBC News
added Jun 3, 2013 23:52
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[New Jersey] LETTER: New Revel smoking policy hurts workers, gamblers

it's a good time for all who are concerned about their lung health to contact their elected officials and voice their support for legislation (A343/S1795), which would eliminate the smoking ban exemption for casinos.
The Press of Atlantic City
added Jun 3, 2013 23:50
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[Egypt] Eastern Tobacco workers strike for higher wages, profit share

Strike for better pay and bonuses at Eastern Tobacco enters second day, workers also demand dismissal of company chairman
Al-Ahram (eg)
added Dec 18, 2012 14:26
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[Indonesia] Jakarta Deputy Governor to Dock Pay of Workers Violating Smoking Rules

Jakarta Deputy Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama on Tuesday warned civil servants working for the capital administration that they would see their performance allowance withheld if caught smoking on the job outside of permitted smoking areas.
Jakarta Globe (id)
added Dec 11, 2012 13:39
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