Georgian workers beaten by security guard11 octobre, 2017More than 200 workers at a windows and doors manufacturing company in Tbilisi, Georgia, have achieved justice after suffering violence and pressure from the employer and the police.
India: Tata Steel subsidiary workers face police attack 11 octobre, 2017In the night of 22 September, Tata Steel subsidiary Tayo Rolls workers and their families, including children, were brutally beaten up by the police while peacefully protesting against the company’s closure, demanding alternative employment or appropriate compensation.
IndustriALL issues investor briefing on Freeport11 octobre, 2017IndustriALL Global Union has issued a briefing to investors, warning them of the potential financial implications of human rights violations at the Grasberg mine.
Ukraine: new wave of protests against unpaid wages10 octobre, 2017Mine workers at two state enterprises in the Ukraine, Volynvuhillia in the Volyn region and Myrnohradvuhillya in the Donetsk region, have started protests, demanding the payment of salaries overdue for several months. The miners are supported by IndustriALL affiliates the Coal Mining Workers’ Union of Ukraine and the Independent Trade Union of Miners of Ukraine (NPGU).
Ternium CEO not yet fit for Steelie award 10 octobre, 2017IndustriALL Global Union is questioning the nomination of the CEO of Ternium, one of Latin America’s largest steel producers, for a prestigious award by the World Steel Association (worldsteel).
Thailand: auto parts maker Y-Tec fires workers for unionizing 10 octobre, 2017Japanese-owned auto parts manufacturer engages in brutal crackdown after workers form union.
Global unions urge more brands to sign new Bangladesh Accord9 octobre, 2017Global unions, IndustriALL and UNI, are demanding fashion brands sign up to the second Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety. The extension of the Bangladesh Accord is currently the only credible way to ensure that life-threatening hazards are identified and remediated in garment factories.
Stop precarious work! 6 octobre, 2017IndustriALL has a long-running campaign to STOP Precarious Work. For 2017, these two films were developed in Spanish and Portuguese.
Kazakh court rejects union leader’s appeal for justice6 octobre, 2017The Shymkent city court refused to satisfy the appeal of the trade union leader Larisa Kharkova sentenced to a four-year restriction of her freedom based on “power abuse” accusations as chair of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Kazakhstan.
10 ways to fight precarious work6 octobre, 2017We can win the fight against precarious work. Here’s how:
