The Hong Kong Convention: what is needed?27 February, 2024The Hong Kong Convention is an incredibly important step forward for workers’ human rights and environmental management. However, it is not enough to transform the industry, which will require sustained attention and activism by unions.
Solidarity is key for Heidelberg Materials union network25 October, 2023Union delegates from around the world met in the heart of Germany to address the challenges and pressing issues faced by workers at the construction materials multinational Heidelberg Materials.
Legal enforceability necessary for sound industrial relations 1 March, 2024The OECD forum on due diligence in the garment and footwear sector on 21-22 February in Paris, brought together governments, businesses, unions, civil society, and academia to discuss challenges and risks, as well as learnings and solutions related to responsibly implementing due diligence in the global garment and footwear supply chains.
Thai unions advance campaign towards ratification of ILO Conventions6 March, 2024The ILO 8798 Convention driving network, made up of Thai trade unions and worker organizations, says ratification of the ILO Conventions 87 and 98 is instrumental in realizing decent work for the 40 million labour force in Thailand.
Just Transition in Tunisia22 March, 2024Following the decision in last year’s regional conference, IndustriALL and affiliates from the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT) organized a meeting on Just Transition. More than 50 union leaders from the country’s textile, metals, oil and mining sectors participated in the meeting on 28 February.
ILO agreement takes important step for living wages 21 March, 2024On 13 March, the International Labour Organization (ILO) reached an agreement on the living wage issue. The agreement, reached during a meeting of experts on wage policies, including living wages last month, was endorsed by the ILO’s Governing Body, last week.
Trade unions march for debt cancellation in Africa28 March, 2024On 21 March over one thousand workers marched in the streets of Lusaka, Zambia, calling for sovereign debt cancellation and an end to illicit financial flows.
#NoExcuse7 March, 2024In November 2023, IndustriALL Global Union's Executive Committee endorsed a new policy on gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH), misogyny and sexism. This initiative reflects the commitment, as stated in IndustriALL’s 2021 Congress, to uphold a zero-tolerance stance on GBVH and any violation of human and women's rights within its operations and associated activities.
Fighting for living wage in Malaysia and Philippines5 April, 2024Malaysian and Philippine trade unionists expressed grave concern about the high cost of living and that they are united in demanding a living wage for workers and their families.
Mental health – an important part of health and safety18 April, 2024Work and mental health are closely linked together. As many people spend the majority of their time at work it is important to address mental health in the workplace, and here unions have an important role to play.
