Ukraine: continued struggle for payment of wages10 June, 2014Steel, coal and peat mining workers in different regions of Ukraine have been picketing their employers and governmental agencies demanding a wage increase and an elimination of wage arrears.
CSR - Colombian Sponsorship Ruse? 11 June, 2014The Canadian oil giant Pacific Rubiales Energy is renowned in Colombia for its exploitative practices towards workers, indigenous communities, the environment and the economy. In an attempt to whitewash its image the company is now sponsoring the Colombian World Cup team.
Union mobilizes against BHP Billiton job cuts in Colombia11 June, 2014Multinationals are often accused of having a tin ear for the plight of workers, an attitude very much in evidence this week than in the way BHP Billiton is slashing jobs at its Cerro Matoso nickel mine in Colombia.
Akzo Nobel Korea refuses to recognize IndustriALL affiliate KCTF11 August, 2014Korean workers at Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings Korea are being refused their right to collective bargaining after successfully organizing a majority of the 115-strong workforce. IndustriALL is intervening.
Striking workers vote down a meagre proposal of Bombardier28 August, 2014Called to vote on the last offer made by the company, and supervised by the Ministry of Labour, Bombardier workers in Thunder Bay soundly proved their determination to fight for good jobs and a secure future in Ontario, Canada.
Juno Lighting Group workers in dispute for fair wages in U.S.4 September, 2014Des Plaines, Illinois Juno Lighting Group workers on 3 September announced a strike against their company. The workers are demanding that the company gives them a fair wage increase and respect at work.
Bárbara Figueroa receives the 2020 Arthur Svensson Prize 23 April, 2020Bárbara Figueroa, president of Chile's Central Union of Workers (CUT), has received the 2020 Arthur Svensson International Prize for Trade Union Rights in recognition of her commitment to fighting for social justice.
Mexican Senate approves labour law reforms 24 October, 2016On 13 October 2016 the Mexican Senate unanimously approved an initiative that amends Articles 107 and 123 of the Mexican Constitution, paving the way for a significant advance for workers in the country.
Uruguayan affiliates resolve to continue organizing11 November, 2016When evaluating the work carried out by affiliates UNTMRA, UOC and FOPCU during the three-year project period 2014-2016, the IndustriALL Uruguay national council unanimously approved a resolution to continue implementing organising activities in 2017 using their own financial resources.
Belarusian unions oppose law calling unemployed "social parasites"16 November, 2016The government of Belarus has passed an unjust law that taxes people for unemployment and accuses them of being parasites. Two IndustriALL Global Union affiliates have joined the fight to have it repealed.
