The union-busting playbook: exposed28 mai, 2026There is an industry whose sole purpose is to stop workers organizing. It is well-funded, professionally organized and operating on every continent. It is often called union avoidance and is a set of tactics refined over decades. Whatever it is called it is in fact a deliberate assault on a fundamental human right.
Trade unions demand a voice in Africa’s industrial future28 mai, 2026Trade unions were among the more than 3,000 delegates who gathered at the Kintele Conference Centre in Brazzaville, Congo, for the African Development Bank Group's (AfDB) annual meetings (25–29 May 2026), where they pressed the bank to include workers in Africa's development planning from the outset, not merely consult them after projects are already complete.
Asia Pacific unions push labour reforms and workers’ rights26 mai, 2026Rising geopolitical tensions, energy disruption and global trade uncertainty are taking a severe toll on workers across Asia Pacific, warned the IndustriALL Asia Pacific regional executive committee at a meeting on 19 May 2026.
ICJ rules the right to strike is protected under international law21 mai, 2026The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a landmark advisory opinion confirming that the right to strike is protected under ILO Convention 87 on Freedom of Association. This is a massive win for workers worldwide and the result of more than a decade of campaigning by IndustriALL Global Union and fellow global unions.
Building inclusive and sustainable youth structure in Asia Pacific20 mai, 2026Gender representation, youth leadership and the future structure of regional organizing were on the agenda at the first online meeting of the Asia Pacific regional youth committee (APRYC), on 15 May 2026.
Botswana diamond firm trampling on workers’ rights20 mai, 2026The Botswana Diamond Workers Union (BDWU) has declared a formal dispute at Genesis HB Botswana, a diamond cutting and polishing company wholly owned by HP Antwerp, a Belgian diamond technology company. The Botswana government holds shares in HP Antwerp as part of its efforts to give the country a bigger stake in its own diamond industry.
Mauritius slowly moves to demolish asbestos legacy19 mai, 2026On 12 May, the Mauritian parliament voted to demolish the remaining asbestos social houses, a long-overdue recognition of the dangers posed to working-class families and communities. For the Confederation Des Travailleurs des Secteurs Publique et Prive (CTSP), an IndustriALL affiliate, as well as the Construction, Metal, Wooden and Related Industries Workers Union (CMWEU) , the vote is a moment of vindication. These two unions have campaigned for demolition for decades.
IndustriALL withdraws from human rights agreement with Mercedes-Benz19 mai, 2026IndustriALL Global Union has withdrawn from its Principles of Social Responsibility and Human Rights agreement with Mercedes-Benz Group, after the company repeatedly violated the agreement's core commitments and refused all attempts to find a constructive way forward.
MENA youth take their seat at the table13 mai, 2026Young trade unionists across the Middle East and North Africa(MENA) regions have formally established the MENA regional youth committee, marking a significant step forward in building youth leadership within the industrial trade union movement.
Give workers a vision and they will help with solutions13 mai, 2026In communities where workers are calculating whether their wages will cover transport costs and food prices, abstract climate narratives fall flat. What workers respond to is a concrete vision of something better, not a warning about calamity.
