10 ways to fight precarious work6 octubre, 2017We can win the fight against precarious work. Here’s how:
Minimum wage in Cambodia increased to US$1706 octubre, 2017Following an annual tripartite consultation process, the minimum wage for the Cambodian garment sector has been increased to US$170 for 2018. The new minimum wage will benefit the more than 600,000 garment workers in the industry.
South Africa: NUMSA condemns police violence against striking South 32 workers6 octubre, 2017Three workers were injured and taken to hospital when police fired rubber bullets at picketing workers at South 32’s aluminium smelter in Richards Bay in the KwaZulu-Natal province on 2 October.
Malagasy unions prepare for global day of action against precarious work6 octubre, 2017As the global day of action against precarious work approaches, IndustriALL Global Union’s affiliates in Madagascar, FSTEM-FISEMA, FISEMA, SEKRIMA, FESATI-USAMI, and SVS representing over 30 000 workers in sectors including mining and textile, are wrapping up their five-day publicity campaign which included mobilising meetings, posters, leaflets and radio broadcasts.
We can turn the tide on precarious work6 octubre, 2017Recent victories against precarious work show that it is possible to adapt to a changing economy without making workers pay the price.
DowDuPont: Unions voice their concerns and demands over mega-merger6 octubre, 2017The global chemical industry has faced a number of large mergers and acquisitions in the last couple of years. This is the result of a big restructuring in the sector as part of multinational companies’ strategies to consolidate through mergers and acquisitions, and develop strategic partnerships.
Unions gather for a regional meeting in Armenia5 octubre, 2017A sub-regional meeting of IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries was held in Yerevan, Armenia, on 2-3 October.
USA: Kumho Tire workers face crucial union vote4 octubre, 2017Workers at Kumho Tire in Macon, Georgia, USA, will vote next week on whether to join the United Steelworkers.
Belarusian trade union leader freed4 octubre, 2017Ihar Komlik was released on 2 October 2017 after making a written undertaking not to leave the country. A trade union leader and chief accountant of the Belarusian Radio and Electronics Industry Workers’ Union (REP), an affiliate of IndustriALL, Komlik has been in custody for two months since 2 August. The criminal investigation against him and Gennady Fedynich continues.
Zambian union rejects precarious work in copper mines 4 octubre, 2017IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, the Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ), is opposing plans by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), to outsource operations, and transfer over 1,000 workers to contractors.
