The fight against outsourcing in Brazil intensifies16 abril, 2015Brazilian workers held a one-day national strike on 15 April in many places across the country to protest at Bill 4330 on outsourcing, which they say threatens workers’ rights and freedom of association.
Unions mount pressure on LafargeHolcim1 julio, 2015Unions from all over the world launch a series of actions to combat LafargeHolcim’s resistance and make them start a genuine dialogue with workers and their representatives. Sign the online petition to support LafargeHolcim workers fighting for their rights.
Canada – USW successfully reduces layoffs at Rio Tinto16 junio, 2015Following a mass rally in May, trade union at Rio Tinto majority owned Iron Ore Company of Canada has managed to reduce the number of planned layoffs from 150 to 95 workers.
ILO calls for greater protection of all workers 18 junio, 2015Changes in the world of work are challenging labour protection of workers, particularly those in temporary or precarious work. Last week, at the International Labour Conference in Geneva, the Committee on Social Protection presented conclusions to better respond to these deficits in the workplace.
Georgia's growing union movement 25 junio, 2015Georgia’s vibrant labour movement has grown in strength since 2012, and the country is a priority for IndustriALL Global Union when it comes trade union organizing.
Japan: expedited ratification of Hong Kong Convention23 junio, 2015After a meeting in June between unions and the responsible government ministry, Japan has committed to expediting the ratification of the Hong Kong Convention.
Moldova: training of trainers workshop24 junio, 2015On 16-18 June, the Labour Institute in Chisinau, Moldova, hosted the second workshop of the Training of Trainers project organized by IndustriALL Global Union and its French affiliate FO-Metaux.
Indian unions to intensify organizing in textile and garment sector20 mayo, 2016IndustriALL affiliates in India discussed strategies and shared experiences of organizing precarious workers in the textile, garment and leather sector, in a union building workshop on 4-5 May 2016 in Bangalore.
IndustriALL’s Global Worker is out now26 mayo, 2016IndustriALL Global Union’s seventh edition of Global Worker is out and includes a new set of profiles, reports and interviews from a workers’ perspective.
SPECIAL REPORT: Four years of IndustrIALL action to STOP Precarious Work24 mayo, 2016Since it’s founding in 2012, action against precarious work has been at the top of IndustriALL’s policy and campaign agenda. After four years of organizing, bargaining, campaigning and fighting legislation by IndustriALL affiliates across the globe, the occasion of IndustriALL’s second Congress is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and refocus on the struggles still to come.
