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.
Four years of war: Workers still paying the price in Ukraine17 February, 2026Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Ukrainian workers continue to face deadly attacks on mines, railways and energy infrastructure. Trade unions are calling for peace, respect for international law and reconstruction grounded in workers’ rights and democracy.
Digel workers escalate struggle after continued refusal to recognize union11 February, 2026Digel Textile workers in Türkiye have now been resisting union-busting practices for 390 days, maintaining a determined struggle for their fundamental trade union rights in the face of continued employer obstruction.
Myanmar coup anniversary exposes sham elections and ongoing repression29 January, 2026Five years after the military seized power in Myanmar, workers continue to face repression, while sham elections, international complaints and unprecedented action at the ILO expose the junta’s failure to deliver rights or democracy.
Union busting at Apple supplier Lumileds Malaysia29 January, 2026Workers at Apple supplier Lumileds Malaysia are facing retaliation after exercising their legal right to organise. In response, IndustriALL Global Union and its Malaysian affiliate, the Electronics Industry Employees Union Northern Region (EIEU-NR), have launched a LabourStart campaign demanding that Lumileds end union busting and reinstate dismissed workers.
Lululemon supplier terminates 500 Philippine workers during Christmas19 January, 2026On 22 December, Hong Kong–based garment company Charter Link Clark, a supplier to athletic brand Lululemon, terminated 500 workers in the Philippines with immediate effect during a Christmas party.
IndustriALL demands accountability for attack on PGFTU headquarters20 October, 2025The brutal attack on the Palestine General Federation of Trade Unions (PGFTU) on 15 October by Israeli forces is a flagrant violation of international law and a direct assault on the independence of trade union organizations.
Ukrainian unions: workers can’t bear full safety burden14 October, 2025Ukrainian workers continue to show extraordinary resilience, keeping key sectors, of the country’s economy, running under full-scale occupation and invasion. Despite constant danger, destroyed workplaces and scarce resources mining, nuclear and manufacturing workers keep the economy alive. At the same time, a wave of worker-hostile legislation is advancing and social dialogue has stalled.
YKK workers still denied rights in Türkiye10 September, 2025YKK workers in Türkiye are still fighting for their right to collective bargaining, as the company continues to deny recognition of their union.
IndustriALL renews call for brands to leave Myanmar4 September, 2025IndustriALL is repeating its call on several brands including Bestseller, Next and Hunkemöller, to cease operations in Myanmar and immediately begin negotiations with IndustriALL on a responsible exit from a country under military rule where labour and human rights have been eradicated.
