From words to power: feminist trade unionism at the heart of IndustriALL5 марта, 2026In November 2025, as delegates gathered at IndustriALL’s fourth congress in Sydney, feminist trade unionism took centre stage. Vice president Rose Omamo set the political tone for what would become a defining moment for the organization.
US tariffs trigger gendered supply chain shock on Lesotho garment industries4 марта, 2026The US imposition of steep tariffs on imports from Lesotho, announced by President Donald Trump in April 2025 as part of his "reciprocal" trade policy, has triggered a severe crisis for Lesotho garment workers — devastating the mountain kingdom's textile sector, its largest private employer and a lifeline for tens of thousands of women, leaving them without income, hours or prospects.
ArcelorMittal Shelby strike passes 40 days4 марта, 2026ArcelorMittal steelworkers in Shelby, Ohio, have been on strike for over 40 days, with around 450 members of IndustriALL affiliate, United Steelworkers (USW) Local 3057 demanding a fair contract that protects working conditions, schedules and health care.
Global union federations call for an immediate cease fire and an end to the military escalation in Iran and the Middle East4 марта, 2026The undersigned Global Union Federations (GUFs) condemn the recent military attacks carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, including air strikes that have resulted in civilian deaths, injuries, and the destruction of critical public infrastructure — among them schools and medical facilities.
Young workers drive union agenda in Nepal27 февраля, 2026Against a backdrop of political instability, shrinking democratic space and worsening conditions for workers, Nepalese trade unions met on 15–16 February 2026 for an IndustriALL Global Union-organized National Council Meeting, followed by a youth workshop, to consolidate priorities on jobs, wages, labour rights and youth organizing as the country moves toward national elections.
Sri Lankan unions strengthen organizing27 февраля, 2026In February, trade unions in Sri Lanka gathered in Colombo for a series of IndustriALL Global Union-organized meetings focused on defending civic space, strengthening organizing and advancing women’s and youth leadership in the trade union movement.
Korean court upholds union action against workplace facial recognition27 февраля, 2026On 27 January 2026, the Ulsan District Court cleared members of the Hyundai Heavy Industries branch of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union (KMWU) of property damage charges brought against them by Hyundai Heavy Industries after they removed facial recognition devices installed at their workplace.
Responsible exit is the only responsible choice in Myanmar’s war economy25 февраля, 2026Five years after the military coup, Myanmar is no longer a “high-risk sourcing destination.” It is a war economy. In this joint op-ed, Myanmar trade union leader in exile Khaing Zar and IndustriALL Global Union General Secretary Atle Høie set out why responsible exit is now the only responsible choice.
Initiative in Mexico targets industrial homicide after Pasta de Conchos25 февраля, 2026Twenty years after the industrial homicide at Pasta de Conchos that claimed 65 miners’ lives, families are still demanding justice. Not all the bodies were recovered and Grupo México has never taken full responsibility. A new legislative initiative seeks to reform the law to include criminal liability for individuals in cases of industrial homicide, aiming to prevent tragedies like Pasta de Conchos.
Deadly mud rush traps miners 800 metres underground24 февраля, 2026Trade unions affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union have called for a formal inquiry into the incident at Ekapa diamond mine in Kimberley, where five miners remain trapped underground following a severe mud rush. Rescue operations have been abandoned amid persistent flooding.
