IndustriALL leadership meets with Colombian ambassador4 mars, 2013IndustriALL leadership met with the Colombian ambassador in Geneva on 4 March to raise the serious human and trade union right violations that trade unionists face in Colombia.
Zambian government seizes Collum Mine over poor working conditions28 février, 2013The Zambian government has emphasized that the take over is not nationalism, but due to non compliance with labour laws, safety and environmental standards and non payment of royalties at the previously state-owned coal mine.
IndustriALL promotes rights of garment workers in Bangladesh22 février, 2013A multi-stakeholder meeting in Dhaka convened by IndustriALL underlines need for urgent progress on workers’ rights, minimum wages and fire safety in order to secure a sustainable future for the garment industry in Bangladesh.
Korean Metalworkers letter to Mexican President28 février, 2013The IndustriALL-affiliated Korean Metalworkers Union (KMWU) joined the global days of action for trade union rights in Mexico through a letter to President Peña Nieto.
Financial Transaction Tax approved by EU28 janvier, 2013A Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) in the European Union (EU) could be set in place by January 2014, following the approval of EU Finance Ministers meeting in Brussels on 22 January 2013.
Mobilizing for social justice22 janvier, 2013The citizens of the world want affordable health care, pensions, education, childcare and security against unemployment. Unions have to be political actors and mobilize to fight for an economic and social model that puts people first.
Intimidation of leaders during collective bargaining at Carbones del Cerrejón22 janvier, 2013IndustriALL Global Union has written to the Colombian president to protest at the threats made against the leaders of Sintracarbón trade union, who are negotiating with the company over working conditions.
Acerías Paz del Río workers in Colombia demand improved working conditions22 janvier, 2013The Brazilian transnational company Votorantim, which owns 70 per cent of Acerías Paz del Río, has imposed precarious working conditions and outsourced work. In response, the Sintra Paz del Río union is demanding improved conditions for workers and their families.
Thank you Hans 22 janvier, 2013At the end of 2012, Hans Schwass ended his involvement in the ICEM / IndustriALL HIV/AIDS project work.
