Milestone for shipbreaking workers as global Convention comes into force 26 June, 2025Today, 26 June, marks the entry into force of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC), a landmark step for workers in what is often called the world’s most dangerous industry.
India: garment workers defy illegal closure 17 June, 2025On 9 June, Celebrity Fashions Limited (CFL), a garment manufacturing company in India, illegally shut down its factory in Avadi, Tamil Nadu, unlawfully terminating 560 workers overnight. After several rounds of negotiations, managements and workers have reached an agreement, but the struggle for closure compensation continues.
ArcelorMittal workers in Quebec win strong five-year deal12 June, 2025In a significant win for unionized workers, members of United Steelworkers/Syndicat des Métallos, five local unions representing 2,500 employees across ArcelorMittal’s operations in Northern Quebec have ratified a new five-year collective agreement, last month. The deal, which covers workers at the mine, concentrator, railway, port, pellet plant and office, marks one of the most substantial labour agreements in the region’s recent history, securing major advancements in wages, pensions, working conditions and benefits.
Korean unions welcome decision to uphold impeachment of President Yoon 4 April, 2025Accompanied by a cheering crowd including trade unionists, the Korean constitutional court has upheld the decision of the national assembly to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol.
NSEU concludes collective bargaining agreement with Samsung3 April, 2025After a series of major strikes across Korea, the National Samsung Electronics Union(NSEU) finally signed a collective bargaining agreement with Samsung Electronics on 5 March.
UWUA secures groundbreaking union victory13 March, 2025Michigan-based wind technicians who operate and maintain Vestas wind turbines have voted overwhelmingly to unionize, joining the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), This groundbreaking decision marks the first time Vestas wind technicians in North America have unionized.
IndustriALL 4th Congress in Sydney, 202513 March, 2025IndustriALL Global Union is excited to announce its 4th Congress in Sydney, Australia, from 4-7 November 2025. Under the unifying slogan "Organizing for a just future" this Congress will bring together trade union representatives from around the world to discuss the future of work and reinforce their collective commitment to fundamental rights and social justice.
Union win at Nexperia Philippines after three day strike10 March, 2025After a 74-hour strike by 1,000 workers, the Nexperia Philippines Workers’ Union secured the reinstatement of union leaders Mary Ann Castillo (president) and Girlie Battad (union official), along with a PHP50 (US$0.87) wage increase over three years.
Affiliate in Bangladesh signs CBA with Hop Lun23 January, 2025On 6 January, Hop Lun Intimate (BD) Ltd Sommilito Sramik Union, affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union through the Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation (SGSF), successfully signed a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with Hop Lun management after four rounds of negotiations since August 2024.
Union win against Indonesia’s Omnibus law 1 November, 2024In a union victory, Indonesia’s constitutional court has granted 21 out of 71 petition points filed by unions concerning the controversial Job Creation Law and has ordered the government to enact a new law within two years.
