IndustriALL condemns murder of USO member in Colombia16 May, 2024Young worker Jhon Jarry Vargas Sarabia has been murdered in Colombia. IndustriALL and Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) call on the authorities to investigate the motives behind the killing.
South African unions sign five-year collective agreement with Harmony Gold10 April, 2024In a show of union power and solidarity, five South African trade unions jointly negotiated and secured a five-year collective bargaining agreement with Harmony Gold Mining Company on 4 April.
Khaing Zar Aung wins Arthur Svensson international prize for trade union rights11 April, 2024The 2024 Arthur Svensson international prize for trade union rights will be awarded to Khaing Zar Aung, who is a trade union leader and activist from Myanmar. This recognition acknowledges her efforts and determination in advocating for labour rights, particularly under the difficult situation in Myanmar since 2021.
Nigerian textile union conference focuses on industry revival 4 April, 2024The National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), an IndustriALL affiliate, held its 13th National Delegates Conference under the theme: building union power for sustainable industrialization and the future of work. The conference took place in Abuja, Nigeria from 25-27 March.
Mercedes workers stand up! 2 May, 2024On 13-17 May, workers at the Mercedes plant in Alabama, USA - the only Mercedes plant in the world without union representation - will for the first time vote for a union. According to US legislation, it takes a majority of the workforce to vote in favour of an election for it to take place. In a blatant show of disrespect for democracy and fundamental workers’ rights, the employer is engaging in heavy, scare-mongering union busting to influence the upcoming vote.
The stronger the union, the safer the workplace25 April, 2024A staggering more than 3 million workers die every year because of their work, and tens of millions are injured. Health and safety in the workplace is a crucial right, all too often ignored, which is why IndustriALL has put the spotlight on both failures and successes in the month leading up to 28 April, International Workers’ Memorial Day.
Training to end workplace digital divide in Africa 9 March, 2023IndustriALL Global Union’s continuous digital training in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) coincides with the UN 2023 theme for International Women’s Day - DigitALL world: innovation and technologies for gender equality.
Campaign for ratification of C190 continues 9 March, 2023Since the ILO Convention 190 on violence and harassment in the world of work was adopted in 2019, unions around the world have been campaigning for its ratification. To date, 25 countries have ratified C190, with Canada and Ireland being the latest additions.
Minera Panama is violating workers’ rights10 May, 2023Minera Panama, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals, is pursuing a policy that violates the fundamental right to organize and bargain collectively. IndustriALL is urging Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals to ensure respect for the right to freedom of association at its copper mine in Panama.
Zimbabwean unions demand pro-worker trade policies 12 May, 2023Is trade and industrialization a panacea to Zimbabwe’s economic woes, and what roles can trade unions play in policy making to ensure that workers and communities benefit from trade? These were the topics discussed at the sustainable trade and industrialization policy conference in Harare on 4-5 May. 50 participants from six countries, trade unions, civil society organizations, Members of Parliament, government departments and key stakeholders grappled with these questions.
