Thai lingerie workers call on government to take action against Victoria’s Secret supplier14 October, 2021The Confederation of Industrial Labour of Thailand (CILT) is calling on the Thai Prime Minister to take legal action against Victoria's Secret supplier Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Ltd. (BAT), which owes 1,388 workers unpaid wages and severance pay for seven months, and to assume responsibility for the money owed to workers.
Kyrgyzstan: controversial trade union law vetoed28 May, 2021The law on trade unions that would seriously undermine freedom of association in Kyrgyzstan and deprive unions of their independence was vetoed by the President on 27 May.
Myanmar trade unions call for comprehensive economic sanctions22 July, 2021The Confederation of Trade Unions of Myanmar (CTUM) is calling for comprehensive economic sanctions against the country, and for the international community to isolate the military regime. The CTUM is part of the 16-member Labour Alliance, representing the entire labour movement in the country.
South African union demands reversal of retrenchment notice for 200 miners19 August, 2021The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is demanding a reversal of the retrenchment notice to lay off 200 workers out of a workforce of 301 at China Africa Precious Metals (CAPM) gold mine in Matlosana, saying CAPM did not exhaust all options before making the decision.
Belarus: fight continues for democracy and labour rights9 August, 20219 August marks the one-year anniversary of the rigged presidential elections in Belarus which have led to intensified repression and intimidation of civil society, as well as a complete disrespect of fundamental human and workers' rights.
ILO adopts resolution calling for a return to democracy in Myanmar23 June, 2021After rejecting the credentials of the illegitimate military junta of Myanmar, the International Labour Conference (ILC) adopted an important resolution on Myanmar, calling for the restoration of democracy and respect of human rights in the country.
Unpaid wages at Victoria’s Secret supplier in Thailand28 June, 2021300 garment workers producing for lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret protested against unpaid wages and severance pay in front of Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Ltd. (BAT) in Thailand.
Unions allege severe violations of workers’ rights at eyewear giant Luxottica15 July, 2021(Washington/Geneva) – National and international labour groups today filed a complaint under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises alleging severe violations of workers’ freedom of association rights at the Luxottica manufacturing and distribution center in McDonough, Georgia, USA.
Breakthrough for Ansell workers in Sri Lanka18 August, 2016IndustriALL Global Union and its Sri Lankan affiliate the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union (FTZGSEU) have finalized a Memorandum of Understanding with Ansell, putting an end to a long-running dispute with the multinational glove and personal protection equipment company.
LafargeHolcim locks out and illegally replaces workers in Canada9 November, 2016LafargeHolcim management in British Columbia, Canada, has locked out approximately 70 members of the United Steelworkers, USW Local 816, since 17 October at the Texada Quarrying Ltd. limestone mine.
