IndustriALL calls for an end to violence in Ukraine20 février, 2014According to the reports received from Ukrainian affiliates following the night clashes at Maidan (Independence square) in Kiev, from 18 to 19 February the House of Trade Unions was set on fire.
Los Mineros win clear victory in Zacatecas26 février, 2014Miners at the El Coronel mine, Zacatecas, will now be represented by the National Miner’s Union (SNTMMSRM), led by Napoleón Gómez Urrutia, in their relations with the authorities and for collective bargaining purposes with the Minera Frisco mining company.
IndustriALL National Council formed in the Dominican Republic17 février, 2014The six affiliates of IndustriALL Global Union in the Dominican Republic have agreed to form a National Council to better coordinate their efforts nationally and internationally.
Bulgarian unions react against attacks on workers’ rights17 février, 2014A proposed bill to amend and supplement the Labour Code has been submitted to the National Assembly in Bulgaria in violation of the statutory procedure for prior consultation with social partners, triggering a strong reaction from trade unions.
IndustriALL calls on Egyptian government to respond to strikers’ demands 11 février, 2014Around 22,000 workers are currently striking at Egypt’s largest state-owned textile company in Mahalla.
Support Hungarian chemical workers striking for rights11 février, 2014IndustriALL Global Union is joining the call for international solidarity from Hungarian affiliate the Federation of Chemical Workers of Hungary (VDSZ).
Not so sparkly conditions in Botswana diamond polishing 28 février, 2014IndustriALL affiliates in Botswana’s diamond polishing sector report dangerous working conditions and poor wages for the predominantly female workforce.
IndustriAll Europe: Equal Opportunities Committee Meets in Frankfurt10 février, 2014On 30 January 2014 the IndustriAll Europe Equal Opportunities Committee met in Frankfurt at IG Metall. The discussion focused on quotas, equal pay issues and work-life balance.
Interim tribunal rules that Mark Lyon is ‘likely’ to get job back at Ineos 12 mars, 2014An interim tribunal said sacked Ineos worker and trade unionist Mark Lyon is ‘likely’ to get his job back when the case reaches the full hearing later on in the year. Petrochemical giant Ineos was also ordered to pay Mark Lyon full wages since February until the hearing.
Challenges of unity building in the Philippines13 mars, 2014When ITGLWF, ICEM and IMF merged to become IndustriALL Global Union, Philippine affiliates to the former GUFs were brought together under the same roof. But with as many as 17 IndustriALL affiliates covering different industries in the Philippines, building a culture of unity is a challenge.
