Global solidarity paves way for trade unions in Turkey17 octobre, 2013Joint campaign conducted by IndustriALL’s sister global union federations the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and UNI Global Union against DHL resulted in recognition for Turkish trade union Tumtis.
UNI Global Union Alliance @ Walmart calls for global actions11 novembre, 2013IndustriALL Global Union supports the call for action and joins workers around the world on 18-24 November to demand good jobs at Walmart stores, and throughout Walmart’s supply chain.
Increased minimum wage in Indonesia at a violent cost8 novembre, 2013During the national demonstration on 31 October and 1 November, 1,5 million Indonesian workers took to the streets. Although some of the demands were met, the protests ended in violence in some parts of the country.
Enough is enough, say Hialpesa workers5 novembre, 2013One of Peru’s largest and most profitable textile and clothing companies, Hilandería de Algodón Peruana (Hialpesa) called in the police on Monday to prevent union members from entering the factory after they refused to take part in the charade of signing sham employment contracts.
Nissan workers denied right to organize23 octobre, 2013Ten-hour shifts, removed pensions, low pay, and forced to work nights and weekends. Add to that implicit threats of closure of the factory or pay decrease when workers voice their desire to form a union. This is the reality of workers at the Nissan plant in Canton, Mississippi.
Fatal accident at Swedish steel plant23 octobre, 2013Two people died in a work related accident at the Luleå plant of SSAB, a leading producer of high strength steel, in the north of Sweden.
Russian autoworkers celebrate victory at Antolin22 octobre, 2013IndustriALL congratulates its Russian affiliate Interregional Trade Union of Autoworkers (ITUA) with a victory through a successful strike at auto part producer Antolin plant in St. Petersburg.
Information Technology Agreement – countries are warned on consequences25 octobre, 2013IndustriALL Global Union, together with 163 other trade union and civil society organisations, are raising concerns over a proposed expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (“ITA II”) being negotiated at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
STOP Precarious Work 201325 octobre, 2013On the World Day for Decent Work (WDDW) on 7 October, IndustriALL affiliates mobilized around the world to draw attention to the negative impacts of precarious work. The campaign for better laws and collective agreements continues.
Families hold candlelit vigil at Rana Plaza site six months on24 octobre, 2013Families of workers who died during the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh have held a candlelit vigil to mark six months since the day the tragedy occurred.
