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Social justice & globalization
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Anita GardnerDirector of Communicationsagardner@industriall-union.org+41 22 308 5032
IndustriALL takes action at the global level to advance workers’ rights internationally and expose governments and companies that exploit workers and violate international labour standards.
16.05.2013
Indonesian cement worker, Edi Iriawadi, was imprisoned after taking action to protect workers at Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa plant, which is part of the Heidelberg Cement Group, from intruders that entered the factory in September 2012. IndustriALL demands that Indonesian authorities and the company stop these violations.
Asked whether this experience will dampen his political activism, Wonder Mkhonza replies “Of course not! The threat of jail can no longer dent our spirit as we push for democracy in Swaziland”.
On May Day peaceful demonstration of workers on Taksim Square of Istanbul was violently broke up by the police, IndustriALL demands proper investigation of the case.
15.05.2013
Members of the Sindicato Mexicano de Electricistas (SME) remain united and are actively participating in the fight for reinstatement.
10.05.2013
Developing an action plan that increases the influence of workers in Alcoa, the world’s largest producer of primary Aluminum was the objective of the latest trade union network meeting in Pittsburgh.
09.05.2013
IndustriALL Global Union’s Turkish affiliate Deri-Is has struggled for union recognition at ISMACO producing for luxury Italian brand Ermenegildo Zegna since late 2012. But the company’s local management, despite all constructive efforts, persistently continues to violate fundamental worker rights.
Upcoming events
2-3
Alcoa Network Meeting
Pittsburgh, USA
14
IndustriALL Regional Women's Conference of Latin America and the Caribbean
Buenos Aires, Argentina
14-15
Coordination of Trade Union Networks and Implementation of Global Framework Agreements in the chemical and related industries in Asia-Pacific
Bangkok, Thailand
15-16
IndustriALL Regional Conference in Latin America and the Caribbean
21-22
IndustriALL Regional Mining Conference
Santiago, Chile
22-23
Trade Union Consultative Conference on Developing a Labour Agenda for Socially Sustainable Development in the Global South
23-24
Final Evaluation of CUT Mining Project
Lima, Peru
24
IndustriALL Precarious Work Project Meeting
27-28
Caterpillar network meeting
Esher, United Kingdom
28-29
IndustriALL Executive Committee Meeting
Frankfurt, Germany
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