If it were not for the union, I would give up28 October, 2026“Sometimes I ask myself why I keep fighting, but I continue. I do not want to be silenced by management. The union is what helps me move forward and gives me strength.”
Unions build battery supply chain power in Bratislava23 October, 2026Trade unionists from Europe, Asia and Africa met in Bratislava, Slovakia, on 20-21 October 2026 to strengthen union power across the global battery supply chain. The conference focused on organizing, workers’ rights and safe and decent work, including strong health, safety and environmental standards essential for a sustainable supply chain.
Women from South Asia plan for more power and influence20 October, 2026Women trade unionists across South Asia are demanding equal opportunities to lead and influence decision-making. At recent women’s committee meetings in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, women union leaders and activists analysed the barriers they face and developed strategies to strengthen women’s power within trade unions.
South East Asia organizers unite to build stronger, more inclusive unions7 September, 2026Thirty-six trade union organizers concluded a two-day regional conference in Jakarta (31 August–1 September) with a renewed commitment to expand membership, defend freedom of association and give women, young workers and precarious workers a stronger voice in the labour movement.
Turkish unions commit to advancing a gender-transformative agenda27 August, 2026Around 30 trade union leaders, women officers and activists from IndustriALL affiliates in Türkiye met in Istanbul for a national meeting hosted by Petrol-İş and supported by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES). The meeting reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a gender-transformative agenda across workplaces, collective bargaining and trade union structures.
India: workers and farmers reaffirm united action30 July, 2026Trade unions and farmers' organizations from across India reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening joint action at a national convention held in New Delhi on 29 July. The convention was jointly organized by India's Central Trade Unions (CTUs) and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM). It adopted a declaration committing to closer coordination on issues affecting workers, farmers, and rural communities. Additionally, the declaration outlined a strategy for future collective action.
Women’s Centre visit to Autoliv in Nador24 July, 2026On Wednesday 22 July 2026, the Women's Centre in Tunisia and IndustriALL organized a field visit and training day at Autoliv's site in Nador, Zaghouan Governorate. The centre operates under the auspices of Fédération Générale du Textile, de l'Habillement, Chaussure et Cuir (FGTHCC-UGTT) and IndustriALL.
Bangladesh: workers push labour reforms16 June, 2026Bangladesh has dropped out of the ten worst countries in the world for workers' rights for the first time in nearly a decade.
Asia Pacific unions push labour reforms and workers’ rights26 May, 2026Rising geopolitical tensions, energy disruption and global trade uncertainty are taking a severe toll on workers across Asia Pacific, warned the IndustriALL Asia Pacific regional executive committee at a meeting on 19 May 2026.
International workers’ memorial day: when work breaks the mind as well as the body28 April, 2026Every year on 28 April, International Workers' Memorial Day calls us to remember those killed, injured or made ill by their work. This year, the crisis in focus is psychosocial risk, less visible than a chemical spill or a collapsed mine shaft, but no less deadly.
