Young workers drive union agenda in Nepal27 February, 2026Against a backdrop of political instability, shrinking democratic space and worsening conditions for workers, Nepalese trade unions met on 15–16 February 2026 for an IndustriALL Global Union-organized National Council Meeting, followed by a youth workshop, to consolidate priorities on jobs, wages, labour rights and youth organizing as the country moves toward national elections.
Sri Lankan unions strengthen organizing27 February, 2026In February, trade unions in Sri Lanka gathered in Colombo for a series of IndustriALL Global Union-organized meetings focused on defending civic space, strengthening organizing and advancing women’s and youth leadership in the trade union movement.
Korean court upholds union action against workplace facial recognition27 February, 2026On 27 January 2026, the Ulsan District Court cleared members of the Hyundai Heavy Industries branch of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union (KMWU) of property damage charges brought against them by Hyundai Heavy Industries after they removed facial recognition devices installed at their workplace.
Responsible exit is the only responsible choice in Myanmar’s war economy25 February, 2026Five years after the military coup, Myanmar is no longer a “high-risk sourcing destination.” It is a war economy. In this joint op-ed, Myanmar trade union leader in exile Khaing Zar and IndustriALL Global Union General Secretary Atle Høie set out why responsible exit is now the only responsible choice.
Initiative in Mexico targets industrial homicide after Pasta de Conchos25 February, 2026Twenty years after the industrial homicide at Pasta de Conchos that claimed 65 miners’ lives, families are still demanding justice. Not all the bodies were recovered and Grupo México has never taken full responsibility. A new legislative initiative seeks to reform the law to include criminal liability for individuals in cases of industrial homicide, aiming to prevent tragedies like Pasta de Conchos.
Deadly mud rush traps miners 800 Metres underground24 February, 2026Trade unions affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union have called for a formal inquiry into the incident at Ekapa diamond mine in Kimberley, where five miners remain trapped underground following a severe mud rush. Rescue operations have been abandoned amid persistent flooding.
Turning HRDD from compliance into power24 February, 2026More than 100 trade unionists from across the world met in Paris on 19–20 February for the final conference of the first joint industriAll Europe and IndustriALL globgal union project: ABC of RBC (Responsible Business Conduct). The conference delivered a clear message: human rights due diligence (HRDD) along global supply chains must deliver real change for workers.
Unions in Argentina stage national strike against labour reform23 February, 2026IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in Argentina staged a national strike that brought the country to a standstill on 19 February, demonstrating workers' rejection of the labour reforms proposed by Javier Milei's government.
Shifting gears in Chattanooga: VW workers drive home landmark contract20 February, 2026In a resounding victory for autoworkers in the US South, more than 3,000 workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee plant have voted by 96 per cent to ratify their first-ever union contract.
Myanmar workers and democratic unions face mounting pressure under military rule19 February, 2026Industrial Workers Federation of Myanmar warns of worsening repression as global unions call for stronger international action under ILO Article 33.
