Aerospace – a booming sector in the MENA region25 febrero, 2016The aerospace sector is booming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and especially in Tunisia and Morocco. Although a relatively new sector, it already employs thousands of workers in both countries. Forecasts predict that the aerospace industry will continue to expand, given the geographical locations of the two countries, labour supply and government policies in attracting more investment to the sector.
Sri Lankan unions win concession from government25 febrero, 2016Trade unions in Sri Lanka receive confirmation that they will be consulted on proposed changes to labour laws.
Indonesian union adopts 40 per cent women quota25 febrero, 2016IndustriALL Global Union Indonesian affiliate, FSPMI, has adopted a 40 per cent quota for women in its leadership structures at its Congress on 10 February 2016.
Unsafe working conditions continue to kill miners in Pakistan25 febrero, 2016Three coal miners were killed by poisonous gas in a mine in the Duki area in Pakistan on 19 February.
Iranian workers struggle for justice25 febrero, 2016Maziyar Gilaninejhad of the Union of the Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran (UMMI) talks about the challenges and struggles of Iranian workers, and the likely effects of the nuclear deal on the economy.
Women unionists in South East Asia mobilize for year ahead24 febrero, 2016Women trade unionists from IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in Cambodia, Myanmar and the Philippines are to make gender equality and maternity protection a priority in 2016, following a series of strategy meetings this month.
Great victory for Donglian Fashion workers in Bangladesh24 febrero, 2016Unwavering mobilization by the Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation (SGSF) trade union and solidarity action by Japan's largest industrial union, UA Zensen, has seen 12 workers reinstated at Donglian Fashion Ltd in Bangladesh.
European unions fight for strike rights23 febrero, 2016Just after we managed to clear an attack by the employers on the right to strike at the ILO, unions in the UK and Spain have had to take up the fight. And it could spread to other countries too.
Cement unions commit to reinforce organizing in the Philippines18 febrero, 2016Having come together for a workshop on 13 – 14 February in Manila, Philippines, cement unions developed a national plan on organizing and recruiting of cement workers and precarious workers in the sector.
SWUTT fights lay-off of 494 workers in Trinidad and Tobago18 febrero, 2016Workers at the Trinidad and Tobago Steel Workers’ Union (SWUTT), an IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, held a protest march on 15 February after ArcelorMittal laid-off 494 workers.
