India: factory fire kills eleven people19 February, 2024A massive fire at an illegal paint factory in Delhi, India, killed eleven people and severely injured several others on 15 February.
Strike called off at Hyundai Motor in India 22 November, 2012The strike at Hyundai Motor India, in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu state, India was called off on 8 November 2012 upon an agreement reached between the union and Hyundai management.
Precarious work and safety key concerns for LafargeHolcim unions in India19 January, 2017Precarious work and health and safety topped the list of concerns at a meeting of IndustriALL Global Union affiliates at LafargeHolcim cement plants in India from 16-17 January 2017.
Death toll rises to 18 at Indian coal mine collapse4 January, 2017The number of miners killed in a coal mine collapse in the Jharkhand state of India has risen to 18, with many miners still missing.
Maruti Suzuki workers prepare hunger strike in India12 July, 2013For the workers at the Maruti Suzuki plant in India, 18 July marks an unwanted anniversary filled with flagrant anti-union behavior from the police and authorities. Attempting to put end to the repression, a hunger strike is planned.
Automotive unions in India resolve to strengthen union network and combat precarious work15 September, 2016IndustriALL affiliates and other automotive unions from Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune regions came together at the workshop of Automotive and Rubber Unions in India on 13-15 September 2016 at Pune and resolved to strengthen union power.
IndustriALL India women’s committee calls for more women leaders15 July, 2016Maternity protection, sexual harassment in the workplace, violence against women and women’s representation in union leadership positions were some of the key issues discussed at a women’s committee meeting held in Delhi, India, on 14 July.
Garment workers in Tamil Nadu, India, win minimum wage hike18 August, 2016The Madras High Court verdict on 15 July upholding the Tamil Nadu governments’ order to increase minimum wages for garment workers by 64 per cent is a big victory. However, workers need strong unions in order to implement the wage hike.
How can unions promote sustainable industrial employment in South Asia? IndustriALL affiliates are figuring it out.11 August, 2016On August 8-9, IndustriALL affiliates from Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka met in Kathmandu to discuss how to implement IndustriALL’s sustainable industrial employment agenda in their countries and to devise a regional strategy.
Let’s talk about Holcim6 November, 2014Watch this IndustriALL video about the violations committed in India by the world’s largest cement producer, Holcim.
