French unions respond to new labour law1 septembre, 2017French President Emmanuel Macron faces a tough fight with unions as he introduces “reforms” to labour law.
Kazakhstan: IndustriALL demands safety improvements after three killed at ArcelorMittal 1 septembre, 2017Three workers were killed and another three seriously injured on 31 August at JSC ArcelorMittal Temirtau’s Kazakhstanskaya mine in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan.
IndustriALL pulp and paper network in South East Asia honours Ikhsan and fights forward31 août, 2017Representing tens of thousands of members, pulp and paper sector trade union affiliates of IndustriALL in South East Asia met in Jakarta, Indonesia on 24-25 August 2017.
South Africa: Five miners killed in goldmine31 août, 2017The bodies of the last two miners trapped underground at Harmony Gold’s deepest mine, Kusasalethu, in Carletonville, South Africa were recovered today (Thursday 31 August). It brings the total number of fatalities to five.
Colombia - Sintracarbón denounces increase in accidents at El Cerrejón31 août, 2017With 13 accidents in one month, including five in one day, IndustriALL affiliate Sintracarbón is calling for improved health and safety at the El Cerrejón mine in Colombia. Although no fatalities, some workers suffered disabling injuries.
Grupo Mexico attacks Cananea workers during protest25 août, 2017Grupo Mexico has again used private security forces to evict a group of workers and former workers from the Cananea mine. The workers were protesting to demand benefits owed to them by the company.
Zambia: Union condemns plans to cut 4,700 jobs at Glencore’s Mopani Copper Mines25 août, 2017IndustriALL affiliate the Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) strongly opposes plans by Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) to sacrifice 4,700 jobs, and condemns the company’s use of intimidation and blackmail as a bargaining chip.
Georgian trade union signs strong collective agreement with Turkish glass company25 août, 2017After more than a year of negotiations, a collective agreement for the Ksani glass container factory in Georgia was signed.
Willbes & Co reinstates 15 dismissed workers in the Dominican Republic24 août, 2017National and international solidarity, combined with intervention by global brands, played an important role in encouraging the Korean clothing company Willbes & Co to reinstate 15 workers who were dismissed for exercising their right to organize.
Bangladesh: Haesong garment workers assaulted 23 août, 2017More than 50 garment workers at Haesong Corporation Ltd. in Bangladesh have been injured after being attacked by hired goons as they took part in a peaceful protest against the sweater manufacturer on 16 August.
