ILO launch project to reduce trafficking of girls and women18 июля, 2013On 15 July the ILO launched a new project called “Work in Freedom” to provide women migrant workers from South Asia with a more secure future.
IndustriALL supporting striking Motorcycle workers in Pune, India18 июля, 2013Bajaj Auto workers in the Chakan Plant, Pune are now in their fourth week of “Work Stoppage” calling for decent employment conditions in a new collective agreement. The 1,500 employees, including 600 contract, temporary and 'earn-and-learn' trainees have the full support of IndustriALL Global Union.
Sintraelecol Women Develop Leadership Skills18 июля, 2013From 25 to 27 June 2013 a national seminar called “For a Better World” was held in Manizales, Colombia.
The fight against outsourcing continues in Brazil18 июля, 2013In the current context of social mobilization in Brazil, affiliates continue actions against the adoption of a bill that advocates for a more flexible labour market. On 17 July, IndustriALL’s Brazilian affiliates met to further discuss the struggle to stop precarious work.
Gerdau-Diaco worker who chained himself to factory gates wins a victory18 июля, 2013The action taken by a Gerdau worker in Colombia combined with national and international solidarity have led the company to agree to pay him health insurance for six years.
Iraqi unions join forces for trade union legislation18 июля, 2013Iraq still lacks legislation protecting workers' rights, guaranteeing freedom of association and governing industrial relations. In an effort to coordinate and consolidate forces, an IndustriALL Global Union National Council was established in Baghdad on July 10.
Worker dismissed by Gerdau-Diaco chains himself to factory gates in Colombia17 июля, 2013Gerdau-Diaco dismissed one of their employees, Luis Cruz, on 5 July. Cruz has chained himself to the factory gates at the Duitama plant in protest at the company’s action. He is legally protected against dismissal because of a workplace accident he suffered in 1994.
Support the hunger strike of Maruti Suzuki workers15 июля, 2013Workers at Maruti Suzuki are planning a hunger strike and a sit-in demonstration in Manesar, India, on 18 July. The aim is to free 147 jailed workers.
Maruti Suzuki workers prepare hunger strike in India12 июля, 2013For the workers at the Maruti Suzuki plant in India, 18 July marks an unwanted anniversary filled with flagrant anti-union behavior from the police and authorities. Attempting to put end to the repression, a hunger strike is planned.
