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.
Building inclusive and sustainable youth structure in Asia Pacific20 May, 2026Gender representation, youth leadership and the future structure of regional organizing were on the agenda at the first online meeting of the Asia Pacific regional youth committee (APRYC), on 15 May 2026.
Asia Pacific unions tackle low wages in the garment sector7 May, 2026Asia Pacific is the engine of global garment and textile production and home to some of its most exploited workers. The region accounts for around 60 per cent of global exports of garments, textiles and footwear and employs more than 40 million workers. Yet for the workers stitching the clothes that fill the shelves of global brands, wages have remained structurally low.
Asia Pacific youth endorse IndustriALL’s new youth structure15 December, 2025Young unionists from Asia Pacific region expressed their wholehearted support for the youth-related statute amendments in the 4th Congress, culminating in the formation of a global youth committee in 2026.
Defending workers’ rights in a time of political turmoil26 September, 2025Trade unions in the Asia Pacific region are calling for united action to defend human and workers’ rights amid growing political turmoil, escalating geopolitical conflicts, and the rise of right-wing politics.
Connecting paper workers internationally to fight back13 August, 2025IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in the pulp and paper sector strengthened ties at a recent meeting in Jakarta, emphasising the importance of international connections to resist exploitation by powerful industry players.
Making human rights due diligence legislation work for unions10 June, 2025Trade unionists across South East Asia recognized the vital role of human rights due diligence (HRDD) legislations in safeguarding workers’ rights, committing to actively participating in the process, making the legislation work for unions.
Unions in Asia Pacific call for greater unity and solidarity28 May, 2025More than 50 trade unionists from Asia-Pacific met for the regional executive committee on 9 May to review progress being made on the way to IndustriALL’s 4th Congress in Sydney, Australia, in November.
Textile and garment unions in Asia-Pacific advance Just Transition agenda21 May, 2025On 15-16 May, affiliates from the Asia-Pacific textile, garment, shoe and leather (TGSL) sector met in Hanoi, Vietnam, for a regional workshop on Just Transition. Organized by IndustriALL Global Union and Japanese affiliate UA Zensen, and hosted by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), the event brought together more than 40 trade leaders to exchange experiences and strengthen solidarity within the sector.
Union density is key to a Just Transition and the protection of workers’ rights23 April, 2025On 20 April, 2025, more than 60 trade unionists from across the region gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Just Transition, jointly addressing the challenges posed by decarbonization, the energy transition, and digital-technological transformation.
