Kyrgyzstan: New law on trade unions must comply with international labour standards7 July, 2021Despite a veto by the President of a controversial law on trade unions, on 30 June the Kyrgyz parliament adopted a new law on trade unions with provisions that breach ILO Conventions 87 and 98.
SPECIAL REPORT: Campaigning for safer working conditions in Zimbabwe’s artisanal and small-scale mining6 May, 2021Campaigns by trade unions, civil society organizations and mine affected communities for the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) are meant to end the deadly working conditions of the miners in Zimbabwe. In addition, formalization will introduce decent working conditions.
German supply chain law reaches parliament22 April, 2021The proposed law on due diligence in supply chains has its first reading in the Bundestag, the German parliament, on 22 April. Unions are concerned that employers’ associations will attempt to block it or dilute its proposals.
Union fights for fair collective bargaining at ArcelorMittal in Ukraine7 April, 2021The Trade Union of Metalworkers and Miners of Ukraine (PMGU) is demanding a 30 per cent wage increase for nearly 24,000 workers at the ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih steel plant to reach the wage level of industry competitors and cover inflation.
Workers at Petrobras Brazil condemn union busting8 April, 2021In the face of union busting, Brazilian oil workers' union FUP is striking to protect workers' rights and is demanding safe and decent working conditions.
The work to keep garment factories safe must continue23 April, 2021Out of the rubble of the Rana Plaza collapse, the Bangladesh Accord was created. The legally binding agreement has transformed factory safety in Bangladesh’ garment industry, saved lives, supported freedom of association and increased collective bargaining. The Accord expires at the end of next month, and it not only needs to stay, it needs to be expanded to cover garment workers worldwide.
Malaysian government urged to end emergency rule and reform labour law15 April, 2021Malaysian unions are campaigning to end emergency rule in the country, calling on the government to reform labour laws to protect workers’ rights during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Magna Seating Serbia returns to bargaining table15 April, 2021After a long dispute, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers has returned to negotiating with the IndustriALL Serbian affiliate, Industrijski Sindikat Srbije (ISS).
Myanmar miner Chan Myae Kyaw sacrifices his life for democracy6 April, 2021In the early morning of 31 March 2021, thousands of workers and local people quietly gathered at Ywatha village, Salingyi township, Monywa to bid farewell to miner Chan Myae Kyaw.
IndustriALL virtual meetings16 March, 2021This is IndustriALL's guide to virtual meetings. We may not be able to see each other in person anymore but at least we can make the best of our virtual meetings.
