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General Strike in Turkey against Government’s continuous brutal violence

General Strike in Turkey against Government’s continuous brutal violence

17.06.2013 

IndustriALL Global Union pledges its full support to the general strike called by five major trade union centers and professional organizations, DISK, KESK, TMMOB, TTB and TDB, taking place today, 17 June, denouncing the Government’s continuous brutal violence by police forces against peaceful demonstrations.

IndustriALL supports global campaign for tax justice

12.06.2013 

There is increasing understanding that tax dodging by big corporations undermines public spending and equality in both developed and developing countries.

Italian unions protest against 1,425 layoffs at Indesit

12.06.2013 

The Italian trade unions protest against the reorganization announced by the company early in June.

Zewu challenges the dismissal of their President in Labour Court

12.06.2013 

Zewu President Angeline Chitambo will appear at the labour court on Thursday in the ongoing battle to challenge her unfair dismissal by the state owned utility Zesa nearly a year ago.

International premiere of “Working Class Heroes”

11.06.2013 

FNV Mondiaal will screen the international premiere of “Working Class Heroes”, at the ILO on 13 June, a documentary uncovering the struggles of trade unionists in Indonesia and Colombia.

Textile workers reach sectoral agreement in Jordan

10.06.2013 

After a year of struggle IndustriALL's Jordanian affiliate, the General Trade Union of Workers in Textile, Garment & Clothing Industries, reached a sectoral agreement with the two employers’ associations: Jordan Garments, Accessories & Textiles Exporters’ Association and the Association of owners of Factories, workshops and Garments.

Honda Mexico must stick to its Agreement

06.06.2013 

Holding placards, workers at Honda Mexico held a meeting outside the Labour Ministry building in Mexico City on 4 June to demand the reinstatement of dismissed workers and respect for freedom of association.

IndustriALL Global Union welcomes Unifor

06.06.2013 

Unifor: A strong, new, bold union for Canadian workers is being formed with the joining of forces of IndustriALL affiliated unions CAW and CEP.

Freeport operations halted after fatal accidents

06.06.2013 

Freeport McMoRan’s Indonesian copper mine will not be able to resume operations until a probe into a deadly tunnel collapse is completed in two to three months.

Upcoming events

June 2013

10-11

Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) Steering Committee Meeting

London, United Kingdom

10-11

Steel Action Group Meeting

Pittsburgh, USA

17-18

Paris Air Show 2013: IndustriALL visit and meeting

Le Bourget, France

19-20

Rio Tinto Global Network meeting: Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Campaign for workers’ rights continues in Bangladesh

Already 50 global brands and retailers have signed the historic Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, launching a major project to make the country’s garment industry safe and sustainable. However, IndustriALL’s campaign to improve labour rights and minimum wages continues.

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