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.
ICJ rules the right to strike is protected under international law21 May, 2026The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a landmark advisory opinion confirming that the right to strike is protected under ILO Convention 87 on Freedom of Association. This is a massive win for workers worldwide and the result of more than a decade of campaigning by IndustriALL Global Union and fellow global unions.
Botswana diamond firm trampling on workers’ rights20 May, 2026The Botswana Diamond Workers Union (BDWU) has declared a formal dispute at Genesis HB Botswana, a diamond cutting and polishing company wholly owned by HP Antwerp, a Belgian diamond technology company. The Botswana government holds shares in HP Antwerp as part of its efforts to give the country a bigger stake in its own diamond industry.
IndustriALL withdraws from human rights agreement with Mercedes-Benz19 May, 2026IndustriALL Global Union has withdrawn from its Principles of Social Responsibility and Human Rights agreement with Mercedes-Benz Group, after the company repeatedly violated the agreement's core commitments and refused all attempts to find a constructive way forward.
MENA youth take their seat at the table13 May, 2026Young trade unionists across the Middle East and North Africa(MENA) regions have formally established the MENA regional youth committee, marking a significant step forward in building youth leadership within the industrial trade union movement.
Deregulation drive weakens worker protections across South Asia12 May, 2026Across South Asia, unions report diluted labour protections and weakened collective structures. What is presented as reform is in reality a restructuring of power away from workers.
Workers the last to know: KONE’s mega-deal with TK Elevator11 May, 2026On 29 April 2026 KONE Corporation and TKE announced that KONE and a consortium led by Advent and Cinven have entered into an agreement to combine KONE and TKE in a cash and share transaction, implying a total enterprise value for TKE of EUR 29.4 billion (US$34.6 billion). This deal was made without prior consultation of unions and workers’ representatives, denying them their legal consultation rights.
Deaths in certified shipbreaking yards expose enforcement failures7 May, 2026Two recent incidents in Bangladesh's shipbreaking industry have exposed serious safety failures. Both yards claim compliance with the Hong Kong International Convention (HKC), yet workers continue to face life-threatening risks
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.
Hard as steel: workers stand firm at ArcelorMittal AGM6 May, 2026On 5 May, more than 150 workers and trade unionists from across the world gathered outside ArcelorMittal's annual general meeting (AGM) in Luxembourg. The protest focused on urgent concerns including ArcelorMittal workers' safety, social dialogue. Standing side by side in a powerful joint action between IndustriALL Global Union and industriAll European Trade Union, they delivered a clear message. Enough is enough.
