Raising awareness of EIS in Bangladesh22 October, 2024The employment injury scheme (EIS) is a social protection programme in Bangladesh which includes compensation for medical treatment and rehabilitation services, as well as income loss caused by occupational injuries and disease. Together with the International Labour Organisation and GIZ, IndustriALL Global Union held a series of awareness raising workshops on EIS for affiliates in Bangladesh.
Campaigning Yazaki workers reach favourable agreement after company closes plants in Uruguay17 February, 2025Former employees at Yazaki Uruguay have reached a favourable agreement with the Japanese firm after it announced that it was closing its plants in the country. Following a long campaign, Yazaki has agreed to an additional payout for workers.
IndustriALL Global Union is looking for a regional officer for cross-sectoral issues and policy for Southeast Asia office18 February, 2025This full-time position is based in Malaysia, with some travel required, particularly in the region covered by the office.
IndustriALL youth forum explores the future of work with Artificial Intelligence19 December, 2024On 13 December, around 120 young union leaders and activists from across the globe met for the IndustriALL Youth Forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The forum marked an important step in equipping young workers with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the workplace.
El-Sen fights for energy democracy in Northern Cyprus 10 January, 2025IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, the Turkish Electricity Authority of Cyprus Workers Union (El-Sen), is campaigning for a democratic energy policy in Northern Cyprus, advocating for sustainability and safety under public control.
15 coal miners killed in Pakistan 14 January, 2025In the first two weeks of 2025, 15 miners have been killed in Pakistan’s coalfields. The absence of adequate safety mechanisms are behind the grim start of the year for the country’s miners.
Fighting for migrant workers' rights amidst an industrial boom15 January, 2025In the beautiful island nation of Mauritius, known for its stunning beaches and luxury tourism, a less visible narrative has been unfolding within textile factories that is staining its landscape. The Confederation of Mauritian Trade Unions (CTSP) is making groundbreaking strides to protect and empower the often-overlooked migrant workers crucial to the industry's success. IndustriALL looks at how the CTSP is turning the tide for these workers, fostering an environment of equality and safety in a sector fraught with challenges.
EDF Global Framework Agreement renews with stronger worker protections30 January, 2025IndustriALL Global Union, together with Public Services International (PSI) and EDF Group, have successfully renegotiated and renewed the Global Framework Agreement (GFA) on Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility for the period 2025-2030. The GFA reinforces commitments to workers’ rights, social responsibility, and sustainability across EDF’s global operations.
Call to action: Stop union busting at YPC Precision in Thailand! 4 December, 2024IndustriALL Global Union calls on YPC Precision in Thailand to stop union busting and respect workers’ freedom of association.
1,500 workers lose jobs as Yazaki shuts down in Uruguay4 February, 2025Japanese multinational Yazaki has closed its two plants in Uruguay, leaving 1,500 workers—1,000 of them women—unemployed. The union is demanding that the factories reopen.
