Electrolux25 mai, 2012Linked to the Electrolux Code of Conduct, the GFA references all the ILO core labour standards including Convention 87 on freedom of association and Convention 98 on the right to bargain collectively.
Russian think-tank: neither workers nor employers benefit from agency labour16 juin, 2012On April 20 the Center for Social and Labour Rights, a Moscow-based think-tank, presented the results of the research on ‘Agency Labour and its Effects on Workers’. Experts found that neither workers nor employers benefit from agency labour.
Petrobras25 mai, 2012The Global Framework Agreement (GFA) with Petróleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, the world’s third largest energy company, embodies many of the social principles that we expect companies in extractive industries to adhere to.
Prym25 mai, 2012A global framework agreement between the German-based company Prym, IndustriALL, and the European Works Council acknowledges the company’s social responsibility and commitment to core labour rights.
SKF25 mai, 2012A Global Framework Agreement (GFA) with Swedish-based company SKF, at that time covering 39,000 employees at 80 manufacturing sites in 22 countries, was signed on November 1, 2003.
Statoil25 mai, 2012The ICEM and Norwegian oil and gas producer Statoil signed an agreement in July 1998 in coordination with Norsk Olje og Petrokjemisk Fagforbund (NOPEF), the Norwegian trade union.
AngloGold25 mai, 2012The key theme underlining the agreement is the "development and sustainability of the gold mining industry worldwide" and in upholding and implementing "good human resources and industrial relations practices". The promotion and respect for human and trade union rights, health and safety, environmental protection and the promotion of good relationships with local mine communities are pivotal to the agreement.
Jyrki Raina14 juin, 2012 Jyrki RainaGeneral SecretaryJyrki Raina was elected as General Secretary of IndustriALL Global Union at its founding Congress on 19 June 2012.
Berthold Huber14 juin, 2012 Berthold HuberPresidentBerthold Huber was elected President of IndustriALL Global Union at its founding Congress on 19 June 2012.
Unprecedented attack on workers' rights at ILO16 juin, 2012For the first time in the history of the International Labour Organization, the employers' group blocked discussion on June 4 on some of the worst cases of workers' rights violations at the annual ILO conference in Geneva.
