Global union federations call for an immediate cease fire and an end to the military escalation in Iran and the Middle East4 March, 2026The undersigned Global Union Federations (GUFs) condemn the recent military attacks carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, including air strikes that have resulted in civilian deaths, injuries, and the destruction of critical public infrastructure — among them schools and medical facilities.
Korean court upholds union action against workplace facial recognition27 February, 2026On 27 January 2026, the Ulsan District Court cleared members of the Hyundai Heavy Industries branch of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union (KMWU) of property damage charges brought against them by Hyundai Heavy Industries after they removed facial recognition devices installed at their workplace.
Responsible exit is the only responsible choice in Myanmar’s war economy25 February, 2026Five years after the military coup, Myanmar is no longer a “high-risk sourcing destination.” It is a war economy. In this joint op-ed, Myanmar trade union leader in exile Khaing Zar and IndustriALL Global Union General Secretary Atle Høie set out why responsible exit is now the only responsible choice.
Digel workers escalate struggle after continued refusal to recognize union11 February, 2026Digel Textile workers in Türkiye have now been resisting union-busting practices for 390 days, maintaining a determined struggle for their fundamental trade union rights in the face of continued employer obstruction.
Myanmar coup anniversary exposes sham elections and ongoing repression29 January, 2026Five years after the military seized power in Myanmar, workers continue to face repression, while sham elections, international complaints and unprecedented action at the ILO expose the junta’s failure to deliver rights or democracy.
Union busting at Apple supplier Lumileds Malaysia29 January, 2026Workers at Apple supplier Lumileds Malaysia are facing retaliation after exercising their legal right to organise. In response, IndustriALL Global Union and its Malaysian affiliate, the Electronics Industry Employees Union Northern Region (EIEU-NR), have launched a LabourStart campaign demanding that Lumileds end union busting and reinstate dismissed workers.
Lululemon supplier terminates 500 Philippine workers during Christmas19 January, 2026On 22 December, Hong Kong–based garment company Charter Link Clark, a supplier to athletic brand Lululemon, terminated 500 workers in the Philippines with immediate effect during a Christmas party.
IndustriALL demands accountability for attack on PGFTU headquarters20 October, 2025The brutal attack on the Palestine General Federation of Trade Unions (PGFTU) on 15 October by Israeli forces is a flagrant violation of international law and a direct assault on the independence of trade union organizations.
Ukrainian unions: workers can’t bear full safety burden14 October, 2025Ukrainian workers continue to show extraordinary resilience, keeping key sectors, of the country’s economy, running under full-scale occupation and invasion. Despite constant danger, destroyed workplaces and scarce resources mining, nuclear and manufacturing workers keep the economy alive. At the same time, a wave of worker-hostile legislation is advancing and social dialogue has stalled.
YKK workers still denied rights in Türkiye10 September, 2025YKK workers in Türkiye are still fighting for their right to collective bargaining, as the company continues to deny recognition of their union.
