Belarus: 25 freed, hundreds remain in chains23 September, 2026On 16 September, Belarus released 25 political prisoners. While their release is welcome, hundreds of others remain imprisoned, including trade union activist Vatslau Areshka.
175,000 German autoworkers demand a future, not cutbacks23 September, 2026Around 175,000 workers took to the streets across Germany on 21 September, defending jobs, working conditions and demanding investment in the future of the automotive industry.
The job market did not decide women’s pay. Job evaluation did18 September, 2026A nurse with a degree, five years of experience and 15 staff to supervise earns 33 per cent less than a craft supervisor with three years of experience and two people to supervise.
IndustriALL Global Union supports the inclusion of two Indian ship recycling yards in EU list17 September, 2026Two Indian yards are set to be included in the 16th list of EU-approved ship recycling facilities – a first for the South Asian region which constitutes around 80 per cent of global ship recycling capacity.
Energy unions meet in El Salvador to draw up regional roadmap17 September, 2026Trade union delegates from the oil, gas, electricity and nuclear energy sectors gathered in San Salvador for a regional energy sector meeting, with a clear objective: to move beyond exchanging information towards a common trade union strategy. The meeting was hosted by the El Salvador Electrical Industry Union (SIES), marking its 75th anniversary and brought together ten organizations from seven countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico and Suriname.
IG Metall action day 21 September17 September, 2026On Monday, 21 September, automotive workers across Germany will take coordinated action at approximately 100 plants and supplier sites. Over 280 actions are planned across IG Metall's local offices under the slogan A future, not sweeping cuts – solidarity is our strongest brand.
Global solidarity with striking Saint-Gobain workers in Canada16 September, 2026IndustriALL Global Union is expressing its full solidarity with members of Unifor Local 12 who have been on strike at Saint-Gobain's Plattsville facility in Ontario, Canada, since 24 July 2026.
Zimbabwean bulldozer operator breaks barriers in lithium mining16 September, 2026At Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe's (PLZ) Arcadia mine Nelia Chipako is proving that women can operate heavy machinery in one of Zimbabwe's fastest-growing mining sectors. She is also pushing her union to challenge the bias and working conditions that still hold women back.
300 brands commit to worker safety—but the real test lies ahead16 September, 2026300 garment brands and retailers have now signed the International Accord. The legally binding agreement on worker health and safety across textile and garment factories covers over 3.4 million workers across 2,000 factories in Bangladesh and Pakistan.
OECD complaint filed over Mercedes-Benz labour practices15 September, 2026IndustriALL and the United Auto Workers have filed a formal complaint with Germany's OECD National Contact Point, demanding that the German government facilitate dialogue between Mercedes-Benz and the unions over workers' treatment in Alabama. The complaint alleges Mercedes-Benz has created an unacceptable divide between the labour standards it promotes globally and how it treats workers in its US operations.
