Sintraelecol Women Develop Leadership Skills18 julio, 2013From 25 to 27 June 2013 a national seminar called “For a Better World” was held in Manizales, Colombia.
The fight against outsourcing continues in Brazil18 julio, 2013In the current context of social mobilization in Brazil, affiliates continue actions against the adoption of a bill that advocates for a more flexible labour market. On 17 July, IndustriALL’s Brazilian affiliates met to further discuss the struggle to stop precarious work.
Gerdau-Diaco worker who chained himself to factory gates wins a victory18 julio, 2013The action taken by a Gerdau worker in Colombia combined with national and international solidarity have led the company to agree to pay him health insurance for six years.
Iraqi unions join forces for trade union legislation18 julio, 2013Iraq still lacks legislation protecting workers' rights, guaranteeing freedom of association and governing industrial relations. In an effort to coordinate and consolidate forces, an IndustriALL Global Union National Council was established in Baghdad on July 10.
Worker dismissed by Gerdau-Diaco chains himself to factory gates in Colombia17 julio, 2013Gerdau-Diaco dismissed one of their employees, Luis Cruz, on 5 July. Cruz has chained himself to the factory gates at the Duitama plant in protest at the company’s action. He is legally protected against dismissal because of a workplace accident he suffered in 1994.
Support the hunger strike of Maruti Suzuki workers15 julio, 2013Workers at Maruti Suzuki are planning a hunger strike and a sit-in demonstration in Manesar, India, on 18 July. The aim is to free 147 jailed workers.
Maruti Suzuki workers prepare hunger strike in India12 julio, 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.
Tough negotiations for new collective bargaining agreement for German paper sector12 julio, 2013After several hard rounds of negotiations the IG BCE has reached a new two-year collective agreement for its members in the German paper sector.
DR workers face uphill battle to unionize12 julio, 2013Deciding to form a union at your workplace should not have to be a life-changing decision, but for workers at DMG International shoe company in the Dominican Republic that is just what it turned out to be.
