Mobilize for gender equality27 February, 2025The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, turning 30 this year, has been key in driving a new women’s rights and a gender equality agenda. However, the UN highlights that despite significant strides, progress on gender equality, the rights and empowerment of all women and girls remain slow.
The ITUC’s Just Transition and Climate department (JTC) is calling for tenders27 February, 2025The ITUC’s Just Transition and Climate department (JTC) is calling for tenders for the:Development of a Just Transition Manifesto for the Textile and Garment sector.
Holcim workers on strike for over 70 days in Peru24 February, 2025Workers at Compañía Minera Agregados Calcáreos S.A. (Comacsa), which is owned by Holcim, have been on strike for over 70 days demanding that the multinational agree to the terms of the union’s proposed collective bargaining agreement.
Three years of war: Ukraine’s unbreakable spirit20 February, 2025On 24 February 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unleashed devastation that has ruined hundreds of thousands of lives. Now, three years later, cities lie in ruins, families remain torn apart and countless lives are lost, yet Ukrainian people have stood resolute. Their courage, defiance and unyielding spirit continue to shine through dark times.
Unjust conviction of Korean unionists at Hanwha Ocean 20 February, 2025The Tongyeong Branch of Changwon District Court in South Korea has convicted 28 subcontracted shipbuilding workers at Hanwha Ocean of "obstruction of business" following their 51-day strike in 2022, part of their struggle for union recognition.
Binding agreements are key to progress 20 February, 2025IndustriALL’s delegation at the 2025 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector in Paris earlier this month underscored the growing consensus that voluntary commitments are failing workers; legally binding agreements are the way forward. Trade unions at the forum, brand representatives and other stakeholders discussed the pressing need for accountability, mandatory due diligence and the role of collective action in ensuring responsible business practices.
Youth calls for inclusion in decision-making bodies 19 February, 2025IndustriALL youth working group in South East Asia, East Asia and Pacific (SEA2PAC) is urging unions to take steps to include more youth in decision-making bodies to address young workers' concerns.
IndustriALL Global Union is looking for a regional officer for cross-sectoral issues and policy for Southeast Asia office18 February, 2025This full-time position is based in Malaysia, with some travel required, particularly in the region covered by the office.
Campaigning Yazaki workers reach favourable agreement after company closes plants in Uruguay17 February, 2025Former employees at Yazaki Uruguay have reached a favourable agreement with the Japanese firm after it announced that it was closing its plants in the country. Following a long campaign, Yazaki has agreed to an additional payout for workers.
Indonesia unions calling for replacement of Omnibus Law 14 February, 2025IndustriALL Global Union Indonesia affiliates collectively calls on the Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, to replace the controversial Omnibus Law with a worker-friendly labour law.
