Global labour movement condemns seizure of union property by government of Afghanistan 10 octubre, 2018IndustriALL joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in protesting the seizure of union offices, freezing of bank accounts and harassment of trade unionists by the government of Afghanistan.
Covid-19 has made workers’ health and safety a priority in Mozambique18 agosto, 2020With the Covid-19 pandemic, the importance of occupational health and safety has returned to the union priority list, and the role of health and safety reps is being re-emphasized.
Union approves agreement to save jobs at Renault Brazil13 agosto, 2020Members of the Curitiba metalworkers' union (SMC) voted to approve an agreement with Renault that will save jobs at the carmaker's plant, bringing an end to a 21-day strike.
Sintracarbón backs strike call at Cerrejón24 agosto, 2020Colombian union Sintracarbón has called for a strike at the Cerrejón mine, rejecting the new shift system which would eliminate 1,200 jobs, and the loss of benefits. It also denounces the increase in Covid-19 infections in the company.
Unions campaign for Covid-19 awareness in Zimbabwe27 agosto, 2020With more Covid-19 cases being reported in the mines, Zimbabwean unions are carrying out awareness campaigns to prevent the spread of the coronavirus amongst mineworkers.
Iranian oil and gas strike solid in fourth week27 agosto, 2020An unprecedented mass strike in the Iranian oil and gas sector is holding firm as it enters its fourth week.
Thai unions call for review of labour laws22 noviembre, 2019The suspension of US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for 573 types of Thai products sent a shockwave throughout Thailand, but unions say it provides the Thai government with an opportunity to overhaul labour laws and protect workers’ rights.
Youth camp mobilizes young workers in the Philippines25 septiembre, 2019Young trade unionists from IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in the Philippines participated in the first ever youth camp to look at how unions can promote the welfare and interests of young workers.
Algerian unions need solidarity27 septiembre, 2019Leaders of IndustriALL Global Union’s trade union affiliate in Algeria, SNATEG, fear they will be imprisoned any day, as the more than a hundred activists, journalists and political opponents have been detained in Algeria in recent months.
Mine closure huge blow to workers11 noviembre, 2019The decision to close an underground uranium mine in the Niger desert by 2021 would mean the loss 1,472 jobs and heavily impact communities in the nearby town of Arlit.
