At least 50 miners killed in Congo bridge collapse; unions demand action20 November, 2025The tragic bridge collapse at the Kalando artisanal copper and cobalt mine in Mulondo, Lualaba province, on 15November 2025, which claimed at least 50 lives and left dozens injured or missing, is a heartbreaking reminder of the deadly risks and hazardous conditions faced by artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
IndustriALL Global Union is looking for a project coordinator in Indonesia19 November, 2025IndustriALL is looking for an experienced project coordinator to assist the implementation of a national trade union project in Indonesia. The project will be implemented by two project coordinators, who will work as a team with IndustriALL’s affiliates in Indonesia.
COP30 in Belém: a crucial moment for advancing Just Transition18 November, 2025As COP30 progresses in Belém, the first week of negotiations has made one point clear: Just Transition remains at the heart of global climate discussions. With countries exploring how to strengthen implementation under the Paris Agreement, the debate has centred on the future of the Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) and the possible direction for enhancing its impact.
IndustriALL calls on Albemarle to stop anti-union practices in Chile's lithium sector17 November, 2025IndustriALL Global Union has expressed deep concern about the unjustified dismissal of a union representative at the lithium salt flats in Atacama and about Albemarle’s lack of dialogue with the union. IndustriALL’s affiliate Industrial Chile–CONSTRAMET says that the dismissal was an act of retaliation against the union and a violation of basic labour rights.
Malaysia unions demand government action over widespread union-busting17 November, 2025On 13 November, around 100 members of IndustriALL affiliates in Malaysia marched outside Parliament, urging the government to take decisive action against employers accused of engaging in widespread union-busting.
Sub Saharan Africa unions reflect on Congress 17 November, 2025For Sub Saharan African (SSA) unions, organizing for a just future IndustriALL 4th Congress theme, Sydney, Australia, 4-7 November, provided a timely opportunity to reflect on building union power and how to influence national industrial policies amid rapid changes caused by climate disruptions and digital transformation.
Workers lead the charge for a Just Transition13 November, 2025The Just Transition side event at IndustriALL’s 4th Congress opened discussions on how unions can shape a fair and sustainable future for workers as industries undergo major transformation.
IndustriALL 4th Congress: Organizing for a Just Future12 November, 2025At a time when democracy, peace, and decent work are under threat around the world, IndustriALL’s 4th Congress in Sydney brought together the global trade union movement to reaffirm its mission: to organize workers everywhere, defend rights and build a sustainable, just future for all.
Unions demand urgent action as global steel crisis worsens11 November, 2025Unions issued an urgent call for action on the global steel crisis as the OECD Steel Committee met on 4-5 November in Paris. Any solution to the crisis must give workers a seat at the table, hold companies accountable and guarantee social protections to drive a just transition, unions say.
