Moroccan Union Movement Initiate Historic Unity6 February, 2014The three Moroccan national trade union centers, UMT, CDT and FDT, took an historic initiative towards unity through a meeting at the end of January over discussions for economic, social and political situation in the country.
IndustriALL calls for justice on the eighth anniversary of the industrial homicide at Pasta de Conchos21 February, 2014On the eighth anniversary of the disaster that killed 65 miners at Grupo Mexico’s Pasta de Conchos mine, IndustriALL Global Union calls on the federal government to end impunity and respect workers’ rights.
Rana Plaza compensation arrangement needs brands’ commitment20 February, 2014The one-year anniversary of the Rana Plaza industrial homicide is approaching on 24 April. Only four brands have joined the Rana Plaza Arrangement, an ILO-led initiative to pay compensation to the injured and victims’ families.
Ansell workers rally and show strength in Sri Lanka20 February, 2014Dismissed workers at Ansell Lanka have marched on the streets of the Biyagama free trade zone in Sri Lanka to show they will not give up until they are reinstated. IndustriALL demands government mediation after the Supreme Court instructed Ansell to find a settlement with the union.
Rio Tinto stonewalls indigenous communities19 February, 2014Rio Tinto has rejected numerous calls from the people of Gove, Australia to release the contents of its lease. The company announced in November it would close its alumina refinery in Gove while continuing to mine bauxite there.
Launch of global campaign against Rio Tinto in Cape Town13 February, 2014On 6 February the Rio Tinto Global Union Network drew hundreds of participants to a rally against mining corporation Rio Tinto. Demonstrators marched
Worker action succeeds at Mauritius Stationery Manufacturers13 February, 2014178 paper sector workers employed by Mauritius Stationery Manufacturers (MSM) Ltd have staged a successful sit-in at the factory in protest at being laid off without compensation.
Affiliates emphasise importance of a union voice in industrial development13 February, 2014IndustriALL is forging ahead with its strategic goal of influencing governments and business on sustainable industrial policy. In line with its Action Plan objectives of promoting strong industrial policies and ensuring that workers have a say in the future direction of their industries, IndustriALL has conducted a series of regional consultations with affiliates.
Arrested striking miners released but the struggle continues12 February, 2014All 28 striking miners detained by the Iranian authorities at the Chadormalu Mine in the central province of Yazd have been released and the strike has been called off. However with major issues unresolved it could easily restart in the near future.
Georgian miners to go on strike10 February, 2014The miners of RMG Gold and RMG Copper in Georgia announced their plan to go on strike after the management refused to fulfill their obligations according to the agreement signed in November 2013. The management replied with dismissals.
