Pakistan8 octubre, 2015Nasir Mansoor, deputy general secretary of IndustriALL affiliate NTUF said that precarious work has become the hallmark of all production sectors in Pakistan.
IndustriALL asks, “Is this the society we want?”8 octubre, 2015This initiative launches a series of actions by IndustriALL to raise awareness of the social impact of precarious work. This includes the effects on workers’ lives, their families and also on their communities.Precarious work continues to increase. In some countries the majority of the workforce are contract workers, temporary agency workers, or short-term workers.This 7 October listen to these worker stories about how precarious work causes inequality and other social damage.
Hope for Honda Mexico workers 14 octubre, 2015On 15 October, Honda Mexico workers will vote for the first time to elect a trade union. Since July, the STUHM has been asking the Federal Conciliation and Arbitration Board (JFCA) to provide a reliable register of voters so that a clean election can take place to decide which union should have collective bargaining rights at the company.
Getting ready for 7 October2 octubre, 2015With 7 October less than one week away, IndustriALL affiliates are preparing a range of actions to bring visibility to their fight against precarious work.
IndustriALL files ILO complaint against Thai Government7 octubre, 2015Today, on the World Day for Decent Work, IndustriALL Global Union has filed a complaint with the International Labour Organization (ILO) against the Royal Thai Government for serous violations of trade union rights.
Japan7 octubre, 2015On the occasion of the World Day of Decent Work the IndustriALL Japanese affiliates organized a number of actions on 7 October.
Ghana8 octubre, 2015IndustriALL and trade union leaders from affiliates in Ghana hand over a petition to Haruna Iddrisu, Ghana's Minister of Labour, at a press conference to #STOPrecariousWork
Wage deal reached in South African coal sector16 octubre, 2015A ten day strike in the South African coal sector has ended after employers and the National Union of Mineworkers reached an agreement on a two year wage deal.
Maternity protection and decent work20 octubre, 2015Maternity protection is important for fundamental human rights and gender equality, and it is part of the decent work agenda. Globally only 29 countries have ratified International Labour Organization’s Convention 183 on maternity protection.
Improving maternity protection in South East Asia 1 octubre, 2015An IndustriALL project on gender and improved maternity protection in South East Asia has been launched. The project aims to increase knowledge and skills of women workers through organizing, campaigning and capacity building.
