Two workers die in explosion at Usiquímica 13 septembre, 2012The explosion of a tank of hydrofluoric acid has claimed two lives and injured ten workers in Guarulhos, Brazil. The cause of the explosion is still being investigated. The union is demanding that the guilty parties are punished.
Gerdau sacks a total of 270 workers at two of its plants in Colombia13 septembre, 2012Gerdau has dismissed 180 workers from its Tocancipá plant and 90 from its Muña plant. Sintrametal is calling on the government to support the country’s workers. The company has blamed the economic crisis for the dismissals.
14 Vietnamese tailors die in fire in Russia13 septembre, 2012A fire at one of the clandestine sewing factories in Yegoryevsk, Russia took 14 lives of migrant workers of Vietnamese origin, four people survived, one hospitalized with burns.
Join the resistance against proposed regressive labour law reforms in Mexico21 septembre, 2012IndustriALL Global Union and its activist affiliates of the Tri-National Solidarity Alliance (TNSA) are leading opposition to dangerous labour law reform to be fast-tracked through the Mexican parliament. The legislation would intensify the serious obstacles already facing workers and democratic trade unions in Mexico.
Unions call for policies that favour development and equality20 septembre, 2012Addressing the UNCTAD Trade and Development Board, the ITUC shows that better policy choices can lead to better income distribution and reduce inequality
Commitment to Trade Union Networks and Global Framework Agreements17 octobre, 2012IndustriALL Global Union’s commitment to building and establishing trade union networks and Global Framework Agreements (GFAs) was reaffirmed at the thematic conference on these issues held upon invitation of IG Metall on 17-18 October in Frankfurt, with over 120 participants from 30 countries, from all regions and all industrial sectors.
Arthur Svensson`s International Prize 2013 is open for nominations11 octobre, 2012The committee of Arthur Svensson`s International Prize for Union Rights announced it has started accepting nominations for 2013.
