Pharmaceutical unions in Asia Pacific unite to build collective power16 diciembre, 2024More than 75 union representatives from Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam gathered for the regional chemical and pharmaceutical trade union network meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 3-4 December.
Over 400 workers killed in India in due to workplace safety lapses12 diciembre, 20242024 has been another dreadful year for workplace safety in India. According to data compiled by IndustriALL, by 10 December, at least 240 workplace accidents occurred in the manufacturing, mining, and energy sectors, resulting in over 400 fatalities and more than 850 serious injuries. The actual numbers are probably significantly higher as workplace accidents are underreported.
There must be respect for democratic rights in Georgia10 diciembre, 2024In the light of the protests in recent weeks in Georgia, IndustriALL Global Union calls on the government of Georgia to respect the people’s rights of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
Georgia debe respetar los derechos democráticos10 diciembre, 2024A la luz de las manifestaciones de las últimas semanas en Georgia, IndustriALL Global Union insta al gobierno del país a que respete los derechos de reunión pacífica y de libertad de expresión de la población.
Unions in MENA tackle due diligence challenges9 diciembre, 2024Trade unions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have called for stronger measures to enforce due diligence on human and workers’ rights along supply chains. At a regional workshop held in Tunis on 13-14 November, organized by IndustriALL, union leaders highlighted pressing concerns about accountability, enforcement gaps, and the need for solidarity.
Todos los trabajadores necesitan un sindicato y los sindicatos necesitan a los trabajadores9 diciembre, 2024El primer debate en línea de IndustriALL sobre trabajadores y trabajadoras LGBTI+, celebrado los días 26 y 27 de noviembre de 2024, llamó la atención sobre los retos críticos a los que se enfrentan las personas de este colectivo en los lugares de trabajo y en los sindicatos. Estos desafíos incluyen leyes discriminatorias, violencia en el lugar de trabajo, exclusión, y la homofobia y transfobia generalizadas a nivel sindical. Durante los dos días de reunión, se compartieron historias inspiradoras de activismo en las que miembros de sindicatos trabajaron incansablemente para defender la inclusión y la equidad, convirtiendo estos retos en oportunidades de cambio.
All workers need a union and unions need workers9 diciembre, 2024The first online discussion in IndustriALL on LGBTI+ workers, held on 26-27 November 2024, brought attention to the critical challenges faced by LGBTI+ individuals in workplaces and trade unions. These challenges include discriminatory laws, workplace violence, exclusion, and pervasive homophobia and transphobia within unions. During the 2 days participants shared inspiring stories of activism, where union members have worked tirelessly to advocate for inclusivity and equity, turning these challenges into opportunities for change.
South Korean metalworkers stage nationwide strike to defend democracy6 diciembre, 2024Factories across South Korea’s metal sector came to a standstill today as tens of thousands of workers heeded a two-hour general strike call from IndustriALL affiliate Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU). The strikes follows an emergency meeting of the union’s Central Executive Committee, where members were urged to strike for at least two hours per shift on 5 and 6 December to call on President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign.
Trabajadores metalúrgicos surcoreanos organizan una huelga nacional para defender la democracia6 diciembre, 2024Las fábricas del sector metalúrgico de Corea del Sur se paralizaron hoy cuando decenas de miles de trabajadores respondieron a una convocatoria de huelga general de dos horas del Sindicato de Trabajadores Metalúrgicos de Corea (KMWU), afiliado a IndustriALL. Las huelgas se producen tras una reunión de emergencia del Comité Ejecutivo Central del sindicato, en la que se instó a los afiliados a hacer huelga durante al menos dos horas por turno los días 5 y 6 de diciembre para exigir la dimisión del presidente Yoon Suk Yeol.
Moroccan unions tackle health and safety in the textile sector5 diciembre, 2024A recent wave of fatal accidents in Morocco’s textile and garment sector has shed light on difficult working conditions and a lack of health and safety measures. IndustriALL Global Union and its affiliate, SNTHC-CDT, are leading efforts to address these issues, with an optimistic meeting with the Ministry of Labour, marking a step toward long-term solutions.
