Nominations for Dorje Khatri Award 2014 for Union Action on Climate Justice

At the ITUC World Congress in May, the ITUC announced a new award in honour of Dorje Khatri for union action on climate justice.

Speaking at the ITUC World Congress, Sharan Burrow said:

“Dorje Khartri, a great climate warrior, has died in a tragic accident, at work on Mount Everest.

“Dorje was a leader of his Sherpa’s union and Vice-President of the Nepalese trade union confederation GEFONT.

“He was alarmed at the impact of climate change on his beloved mountain, and he planted the ITUC flag on the top of Mount Everest to mark his pride in our fight for the climate.

“He gave me his medal for this climb, and today I dedicate it as a perpetual trophy for the Dorje Khatri Award for Union Action for Climate Justice.”

Nominations for the award from ITUC affiliates and Global Union Federations are now open for the General Council to consider at their meeting in Brussels 17 – 18th December.

The award is for workers, workplace representatives, union leaders and their unions who have contributed to action on climate justice and environment in 2013 - 2014.

Please fill in and submit the form below by Friday 5 December 2014 for the ITUC General Council to consider your nomination.