Brands say they will pay more for clothes made in Cambodia19 septiembre, 2014In an unprecedented move, eight major fashion retailers have said they are prepared to pay more for clothes made in Cambodia. It follows a global day of action by unions in support of garment workers’ demands for a higher wage.
Egyptian unions fight for living wages18 septiembre, 2014Egyptian unions consider achievement of living wages to be one of the most important issues for organizing. Existing wage structures are chaotic with some workers being paid much less than others for doing the same work. IndustriALL is working with the emerging independent unions in Egypt to form industry federations capable of fighting for higher wages.
Ebola impact expected on West African workers18 septiembre, 2014There are more than 2400 known deaths attributed to Ebola in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea with limited deaths also in Nigeria and Senegal. The economic impact of Ebola in the region will be devastating and organized labour is challenged to find an adequate response.
Dominican unions map out living wage action plan18 septiembre, 2014Union leaders in the Dominican Republic agreed an action plan to increase wages in a workshop organized by IndustriALL Global Union in Santo Domingo last week.
Cambodia: Thousands of garment workers take action 17 septiembre, 2014Global unions joined thousands of garment workers in Cambodia today in an international day of action to demand an increase in the minimum wage from US$100 to US$177 per month.
Threat of plant closure with major job losses17 septiembre, 2014400 workers stand to loose their jobs if Korean multinational Doosan closes its plant in Belgium.
UNIFOR takes action to STOP Precarious Work16 septiembre, 2014On the occasion of the Global Action Day to STOP Precarious Work, UNIFOR will hold a Good Job National Summit to discuss solutions to the stagnating economy, growing precariousness and lack of opportunities for young people.
Actions taken in 201316 septiembre, 2014List of actions taken by the affiliates in 2013 as part of the campaign "STOP Precarious Work"
Poverty wages behind Cambodian garment workers collapsing16 septiembre, 2014Hundreds of garment workers pass out in Cambodian textile factories every year. As they fight for a raise in the minimum wage from US$100 to US$177 a month, Luc Forsyth finds that poverty wages are largely to blame…
Sweden welcomes trade unionist as prime minister16 septiembre, 2014Former president of Swedish union IF Metall Stefan Löfven is set to become the next prime minister of Sweden. As leader of the social democrats Stefan Löfven saw his party win the national elections on 14 September.
