Rana Plaza survivors encouraged by Bangladesh Accord21 octubre, 2013A group of survivors of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh say they have been encouraged by news of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety, the landmark agreement that aims to improve factory safety in the country’s garment sector, but called on global brands to step up compensation payments.
Precarious Work in Rio Tinto Operation in Madagascar21 octubre, 2013Members of IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, the Fédération des Syndicats des Travailleurs de l’Energie et des Mines (FISEMA), at Rio Tinto operations at Fort-Dauphin distributed flyers on 7 October to mark the World Day for Decent Work and their current struggle concerning the settlement of the mass dismissals in the plant.
Ansell workers in Sri Lanka on strike for justice21 octubre, 2013Nearly 1,000 workers at Ansell Lanka Pvt. Ltd. in Sri Lanka have been on strike since 11 October after long-standing problem against their fundamental rights.
Campaign against Crown Holdings escalates with actions in Europe 18 octubre, 2013IndustriALL Global Union and USW, with the support of UNIA, stage protests in front of the European headquarters in Baar and warns board member of the company who keeps leading post at Swiss retailer association ProMarka in Bern, Switzerland.
Mauritius Actions18 octubre, 2013To mark the World Day for Decent Work, on 7 October, the Government Services Employees Association (GSEA) of Mauritius organized a one-day workshop on the theme “Precarious Work-Our Concern”.
IndustriALL women take action on 7 October18 octubre, 2013The Women's Committee of IndustriALL Indonesian Council, took action on 7 October to mark the World Day for Decent Work
Peabody locks out mineworkers in midst negotiations18 octubre, 2013Peabody Energy Australia has locked out its workers while in the middle of a new enterprise negotiation with the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union, CFMEU.
Nigeria Actions18 octubre, 2013In Nigeria, affiliated unions and civil society allies, took to the streets of Lagos to protest increasing casualisation of workers, outsourcing, contract staffing and anti-union behaviour by employers.
Bangladesh Accord appoints its leadership team18 octubre, 2013The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh today announced appointments to key roles that will allow the Accord to make significant steps and progress in its aims of delivering safer working environments for garment workers in Bangladesh.
Unions demand minimum wage in Indonesia18 octubre, 2013On 17 Spetember members of the Confederation of Indonesian trade union congress alliance (KASBI) and IndustriALL's Glen Mpufane rally in Jakarta, urging the government to immediately implement appr
