Lives on hold22 March, 2016Testimonies of textile and electronics workers show that precarious workers in the Cavite region in the Philippines are merely surviving and have a high risk of falling into poverty.
Unions defeat zero-hour contracts in New Zealand 22 March, 2016In a major union victory against precarious work, on 10 March 2016 the New Zealand parliament unanimously passed a law banning zero-hour contracts.
Rio Tinto undermining right to strike16 March, 2016Rio Tinto has escalated a labour dispute at its aluminium smelter in Iceland by proposing that contractors be denied the right to strike. The company is also proposing to expand the use of lower paid contractors at the site.
Chevron sacks Bangladeshi workers by text message as part of union-busting16 March, 2016Multinational energy giant Chevron has sacked workers by text message in an ongoing case of intimidation aimed at discouraging union organizing.
Workers not slaves: Turkish unions oppose labour broker system8 March, 2016The Turkish parliament is debating a draft bill proposed by the government giving private employment agencies the right to hire workers in a range of sectors. If passed, the new law would entail a huge shift in the labour market, from permanent to short-term contracts, allowing the widespread use of precarious employment contracts.
Cement unions commit to reinforce organizing in the Philippines18 February, 2016Having come together for a workshop on 13 – 14 February in Manila, Philippines, cement unions developed a national plan on organizing and recruiting of cement workers and precarious workers in the sector.
Colombia: workers at Havells Sylvania poisoned by mercury11 February, 2016Workers at Havells Sylvania in Colombia held a protest march to pressure the lighting company into accepting responsibility for exposing them to toxic levels of mercury.
India: cement unions determined to protect precarious workers 8 February, 2016IndustriALL’s Indian cement unions have agreed to make organizing precarious workers a priority, following a workshop held in New Delhi from 3 to 5 February 2016.
LafargeHolcim contract workers achieve fair settlement in India4 February, 2016After years of struggle, Indian cement union, PCSS, has reached a fair settlement for over 1,000 contract workers at Holcim (now LafargeHolcim).
Union struggles for decent work building at Rio Tinto1 February, 2016Struggles are building in a number of countries against attempts by Rio Tinto to increase the use of precarious labour.
