Two workers killed and eight injured in Basra oil pipeline fire4 November, 2025A fire at an oil pipeline in Basra, southern Iraq, has killed two workers and injured eight others following a gas leak at the Burjisiya Zubair 1 pumping station operated by the Basra Oil Company. The incident, which occurred within one of Iraq’s largest oil production areas, was reportedly caused by deteriorated equipment in a complex network of pipelines that require regular maintenance, according to initial union reports.
Trade unions from Spain and France show solidarity with Argentina’s nuclear workers28 October, 2025In an online meeting, organized by IndustriALL Global Union, trade union representatives from Spain and France met with their counterparts in Argentina to express solidarity amid concerns over proposals to privatize and fragment Argentina’s public nuclear sector. The discussion was not about technical issues or internal disputes, but about the future of a sector vital to public safety, highly skilled jobs and national technology, built over decades by thousands of workers whose expertise cannot be replaced overnight.
Ukrainian unions: workers can’t bear full safety burden14 October, 2025Ukrainian workers continue to show extraordinary resilience, keeping key sectors, of the country’s economy, running under full-scale occupation and invasion. Despite constant danger, destroyed workplaces and scarce resources mining, nuclear and manufacturing workers keep the economy alive. At the same time, a wave of worker-hostile legislation is advancing and social dialogue has stalled.
Strike suspended after conciliation at Dangote Refinery2 October, 2025On 1 October, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), suspended a national strike that was sparked by union busting and hostility towards trade unions at Dangote Refinery.
Lindsey refinery: redundancies begin despite bids to save site1 October, 2025The announcement of 125 redundancies at the Lindsey Oil Refinery marks a devastating escalation in the fight to save one of the UK’s last remaining refineries. Unite the Union has condemned the government for refusing to intervene, despite credible bids that could keep the refinery running, protecting both jobs and the UK’s energy security.
Strike averted: Nigerian unions vs Dangote10 September, 2025On 8 September, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) reached a conciliation agreement with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, averting a nationwide strike over anti-union practices.
Indian unions demand Just Transition in coals and renewables12 August, 2025With its renewable energy sector expanding rapidly while traditional sources such as coal continue to grow India is currently at a crossroads. Despite the heavy reliance on coal, the country has begun closing mines and shifting to renewables as part of its efforts to achieve the 2070 net-zero target. In this context, it is crucial to understand workers’ concerns and advocate for worker-centered policies to ensure a Just Transition.
Kenyan oil workers win key concessions in dispute with pipeline company7 August, 2025After intense negotiations and the threat of industrial action, the Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union (KPOWU), an affiliate of IndustriALL Global Union, has secured a major breakthrough with the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC), paving the way for collective bargaining for the 2025–2029 period.
Oil workers at the intersection: tariffs, AI, climate policy and global tensions7 August, 2025In Pittsburgh on 4-7 August, 2025 , IndustriALL affiliate,The United Steelworkers (USW) brought together more than 200 delegates from refineries, pipelines, and chemical plants across the United States for the National Oil Bargaining Conference (NOBC). Held every two years, this event sets the stage for national-level negotiations in the oil sector. But as delegates gathered this year, it became clear that the forces shaping their negotiations, and the futures of their jobs, are increasingly global, technological, and unpredictable.
Unions promote labour in energy transition at Global Energy Efficiency Conference18 June, 2025On 12 and 13 June, IndustriALL Global Union took part in the 10th Global Conference on Energy Efficiency organized by the International Energy Agency (IEA), and in the meeting of the Clean Energy Labour Council held during the conference in Brussels.
