Ansell workers rally and show strength in Sri Lanka 20 February, 2014Dismissed workers at Ansell Lanka have marched on the streets of the Biyagama free trade zone in Sri Lanka to show they will not give up until they are reinstated. IndustriALL demands government mediation after the Supreme Court instructed Ansell to find a settlement with the union.
Rio Tinto stonewalls indigenous communities19 February, 2014Rio Tinto has rejected numerous calls from the people of Gove, Australia to release the contents of its lease. The company announced in November it would close its alumina refinery in Gove while continuing to mine bauxite there.
Landmark AWU deal with Rio Tinto gives greater job security for workers18 February, 2014IndustriALL has welcomed a breakthrough deal by the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) with mining and metals giant Rio Tinto, which will provide better job security for workers.
RAVINDRA G. GHOSALKAR (Born: 15-10-1945 Deceased: 11-2-2014)18 February, 2014IndustriALL remembers Indian trade unionist Ravindra G. Ghosalkar.
Bulgarian unions react against attacks on workers’ rights17 February, 2014A proposed bill to amend and supplement the Labour Code has been submitted to the National Assembly in Bulgaria in violation of the statutory procedure for prior consultation with social partners, triggering a strong reaction from trade unions.
IndustriALL stands with unions in Bosnia-Herzegovina fighting for industrial fairness17 February, 2014IndustriALL Global Union applauds workers and others who have risen up in anger in Bosnia & Herzegovina over economic frustration and exclusion from a failing system run by the political and business elite.
Global unions and brands to meet with Cambodian government17 February, 2014On 19 February, IndustriALL Global Union, the ITUC and a number of global brands will meet with the Cambodian government to discuss the situation in the country’s garment industry following police violence that left four workers dead.
IndustriALL and Mexican miners’ union condemn deaths of five miners at Grupo Mexico mine17 February, 2014Just a few days before the anniversary of the industrial homicide at Pasta de Conchos in 2006, when 65 miners lost their life, five more died on Wednesday 12 February at the San Luis de Potosí mine, when the cage carrying the men plunged 750 metres down a lift shaft.
IndustriALL National Council formed in the Dominican Republic17 February, 2014The six affiliates of IndustriALL Global Union in the Dominican Republic have agreed to form a National Council to better coordinate their efforts nationally and internationally.
Outside interference undermines VW workers’ free choice in Chattanooga17 February, 2014A vote on union representation at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee ends in a defeat for IndustriALL affiliate the UAW by 626-712 after threats and intimidation by Republican politicians and anti-union groups.
