Nexperia Philippines dismisses four union leaders18 December, 2024Interfering in union activities, Nexperia Philippines has unfairly dismissed four union officials, including the union president Mary Ann Castillo.
Unions push for a Just Transition in the textile and garment sector16 December, 2024Last month, together with the ITUC Just Transition Centre and industriAll Europe, IndustriALL Global Union hosted a workshop to discuss strategies for ensuring decent work and social protection in the global textile and garment sector, as it faces disruptions from economic and environmental shifts under the green transition. The event brought together union leaders to address the sector’s challenges amidst the green transition and economic transformations.
Unions in MENA tackle due diligence challenges9 December, 2024Trade unions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have called for stronger measures to enforce due diligence on human and workers’ rights along supply chains. At a regional workshop held in Tunis on 13-14 November, organized by IndustriALL, union leaders highlighted pressing concerns about accountability, enforcement gaps, and the need for solidarity.
Heidelberg materials workers call for a Just Transition and decent work3 December, 2024Trade unions and experts unite to demand social dialogue and improved worker protection at Heidelberg Materials.
Colaboración mundial por los derechos de los trabajadores29 November, 2024Los días 24 y 25 de noviembre, dirigentes sindicales de las fábricas de Coats de todo el mundo se reunieron en Mudanya, Turquía, para celebrar la 5.ª reunión anual de la red sindical de Coats. El encuentro se centró en las condiciones de trabajo, los retos en la cadena de suministro y la finalización de un proyecto de acuerdo marco global (AMG) con la empresa para garantizar unas normas laborales coherentes en todas sus operaciones.
Global collaboration for workers' rights29 November, 2024Trade union leaders from Coats factories worldwide convened for the 5th annual meeting of the Coats trade union network in Mudanya, Turkey, on 24–25 November. The meeting focused on working conditions, challenges in the supply chain and finalizing a draft global framework agreement (GFA) with Coats to ensure consistent labour standards across all its operations.
Malaysian unions demand stronger labour law reforms to boost organizing28 November, 2024Twenty leaders from IndustriALL's Malaysian affiliates gathered in Petaling Jaya for a unity meeting, where they discussed the recent amendments to the Trade Union Act and Industrial Relations Act, which took effect on 15 September.
Global solidarity takes centre stage at IndustriALL's Executive Committee meeting in Istanbul26 November, 2024From Türkiye to Indonesia, Ukraine, and Palestine, the IndustriALL Executive Committee meeting reflected a shared commitment to tackling the evolving challenges faced by workers globally. As crises intensify and anti-union movements rise, the importance of collective action and global solidarity has never been clearer.
Uzbek unions seeking wider international cooperation14 November, 2024On October 31, an international seminar held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, aimed to promote cooperation by facilitating the exchange of experiences among industrial unions from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.
Kazakh unions demand decent wages13 November, 2024Kazakh trade unions affiliated with IndustriALL Global Union are callong for wage increases amid the declining purchasing power of workers. The demand was voiced during a meeting in the Kazakh capital Astana on 17 October, attended by representatives from unions, including the Mining and Metallurgical Trade Union Qazaqmetal, and the Industry Trade Union of Chemical, Petrochemical, and Related Industries Qazhimprofsoyuz.
