IndustriALL and Rio Tinto make joint mission to Madagascar9 February, 2018In a first for the mining industry, IndustriALL Global Union undertook a joint mission with Rio Tinto to the company’s QMM Ilmenite operation in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar from 30 to 31 January 2018.
Iran: workers in South Pars oil and gas fields submit petition to state broadcaster6 December, 2017More than 1,000 workers added their names to a petition to the public broadcaster, calling on the organization to send an investigative team to report on terrible working conditions and unpaid wages.
Mexican labour reform proposals respond to employers' interests18 December, 2017Two new labour reform proposals have been recently presented to the Senate in Mexico. Both seek to amend the constitutional labour reform approved in February and introduce rules that respond to the interests of employers and business unions.
North American workers mobilize for a NAFTA agreement taking their needs into account2 October, 2017Canadian union Unifor is continuing its efforts to ensure that Mexico improves labour standards and that, together with Canada and the United States, it manages to negotiate a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ensuring equal conditions for workers.
Unconditional solidarity from the Mexican public guides rescue efforts after earthquake26 September, 2017IndustriALL affiliates in Mexico, together with other partners, are helping to remove rubble, free survivors, restore basic services, provide accommodation, food and moral support and carry out other work that is needed to facilitate the search for victims, days after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Mexico.
Joining union forces in Asia-Pacific’s textile and garment sectors1 October, 2017The fashion industry has changed rapidly; strategies of the past are no longer relevant today. During IndustriALL’s Asia-Pacific regional meeting for the Textile, Garment, Leather and Shoe sectors in Bangkok, 80 participants discussed common goals and strengthening unions through unity.
Trade unions escalate global struggle against Shell29 September, 2017IndustriALL Global Union affiliates meeting in the Netherlands this week committed to launching a campaign against oil and gas giant Shell.
Unions take action against precarious work at Shell12 October, 2017Oil and gas unions representing workers at Shell operations in five continents took a stand against precarious work on 7 October, the World Day for Decent Work.
We can turn the tide on precarious work6 October, 2017Recent victories against precarious work show that it is possible to adapt to a changing economy without making workers pay the price.
What is precarious work?28 September, 2017Bosses all over the world are using precarious work to undermine workers' conditions and rights.Zero-hours, outsourcing, contracting, casual, agency, short term, indirect, temporary, self-employed: its all part of the same attack on decent work.If we stand together, we can push back, defend quality jobs and #STOPrecariousWork!Unions are taking action on 7 October. Join us!
