Nupeng issues ultimatum over unfair labour practises27 juin, 2013Nupeng plans to strike on Monday 1 July if government does not respond to their demands to address anti-union and unfair labour practices of multinationals, in particular Shell Petroleum Development Company, Chevron Nigeria Limited and Agip Oil Company.
Italian unions join forces in ‘Labour and Democracy’ rally27 juin, 2013On Saturday 22 June after ten years of separate national agreements the three biggest Italian union confederations CGIL, CISL and UIL joined their forces in San Giovanni square of Rome.
IndustriALL reacts against union-busting of Birleşik Metal-İş in Turkey27 juin, 2013Turkish auto parts manufacturer Arobus Argen, and wheel manufacturer Tekersan are breaking national and international labour law by strongly cracking down on workers organizing into the IndustriALL-affiliated Birleşik Metal-İş, including by sacking employees in three factories.
USA: United Electrical fight to keep 950 jobs in Erie27 juin, 2013IndustriALL affiliate United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America (UE) vows to continue effort to save 950 jobs from being relocated, despite GE’s rejection of the union’s offer on 23 June.
OECD National Contact Points support Bangladesh Accord27 juin, 2013IndustriALL and UNI welcome the decision of the OECD National Contact Points for OECD Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises to support the Accord on Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety as a robust and credible program which commits the brands to work with local stakeholders to guarantee the safety of workers.
Striking Georgian workers win the struggle27 juin, 2013On 31 May a collective agreement was signed after an eleven-day strike at Zestafoni Ferroally plant in Georgia.
IndustriALL stands with mass Brazilian social uprising 26 juin, 2013Over one million Brazilians have taken to the streets to demand social justice for all in the growing economy.
Big Six in Denmark sign Bangladesh Safety Deal 25 juin, 2013Denmark’s top six retail brands agree to sign up to the Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Accord which now is now backed by more than 60 global brands.
Peruvian clothing company ignores court ruling 25 juin, 2013Nowhere is the expression ‘justice delayed, justice denied’ more true than in the case of the Texpop Corporation in Peru.
CEP marches for equality25 juin, 2013The Canadian affiliate of IndustriAll Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP), marched to Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, 22 June 2013, to vocalize their demands in the March of the Aprons.
