DRC: IndustriALL mission finds Glencore gravely mistreating workers at cobalt mines22 febrero, 2018An IndustriALL Global Union fact-finding mission to Glencore’s copper and cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has uncovered alarming mistreatment of workers directly contradicting Glencore’s claims.
100 days until current Accord ends – labour signatories urge brands to sign onto 2018 Accord 22 febrero, 2018With 100 days until the current Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety expires, garment companies are urged to continue their involvement to create a safe and sustainable garment industry in Bangladesh and to sign its successor, the 2018 Transition Accord.
Exedy India workers protest against lockout and suspensions22 febrero, 2018450 union bearers and workers at Exedy India Clutch in Bengaluru, have been locked out following a breakdown in discussions on welfare measures. In response, the workers went on hunger strike on 19 February.
Collie workers’ six-month strike ends in victory21 febrero, 2018After 180 days of strike action and over two years of contract negotiations, Griffin Coal workers in Collie, Western Australia, have returned to work.
How to get your union’s message into the mainstream media21 febrero, 2018Interview with South African labour journalist Terry Bell
Peru: union protests violations of labour rights20 febrero, 2018Workers at Alfred H Knight in Peru are mobilizing after a deadlock in collective bargaining and continuing violations of labour rights by the company.
Swazi union condemns garment company for not respecting workers’ rights20 febrero, 2018Managament at Tex Ray companies in Swaziland are thwarting workers’ rights, including the right to freedom of association and to collective bargaining, by pushing for a sham union trying to organize members of IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, the Amalgamed Trade Union of Swaziland (ATUSWA).
Trail of workers’ suicides and deaths in South India’s textile spinning mills15 febrero, 2018In the latest incident, on 6 February Dharshini Balasubramani’s body was found in the hostel at Dollar Spinning mills in Tamil Nadu.
IndustriALL and AngloAmerican collaborate on creating safe and healthy workplaces15 febrero, 2018IndustriALL Global Union and AngloAmerican met in Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 February, to discuss how they can work together to build trust on safe and healthy workplaces at Anglo American operations around the world. The initiative will create leading and best practice on safety and health in the global mining industry
