Thai unions call for review of labour laws22 November, 2019The suspension of US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for 573 types of Thai products sent a shockwave throughout Thailand, but unions say it provides the Thai government with an opportunity to overhaul labour laws and protect workers’ rights.
IndustriALL World Women Conference - as it happened 21 November, 2019In addition to the 200 women from around the world who met in Geneva to discuss how their unions should operate to ensure women’s equal representation, participation and leadership, thousands were able to follow the conference on social media.
Organizing white-collar workers15 November, 2019Building union power through organizing is a key priority for IndustriALL Global Union. Organizing helps to achieve our key goals, including a living wage, limits on precarious work, respect for human and trade union rights, healthier and safer workplaces, and more equitable societies.
Towards IndustriALL’s third Congress: “Amandla Awethu – United for a Just Future”22 November, 2019IndustriALL executive committee builds momentum towards its third Congress.
Japanese metalworkers secure wage increase2 April, 2020Through the JCM’s Shunto (spring labour offensive), many unions at large companies in the Japanese metal industry have secured wage increases.
Protecting workers’ rights during lockdown in Mauritius 16 April, 2020Trade unions in Mauritius are fearing a push-back from employers taking advantage of the pandemic to undermine workers’ rights and benefits.
Union responses to Covid-1926 March, 2020The novel coronavirus, and the disease it causes, COVID-19, is leading to an unfolding public health, economic and employment crisis. Unions around the world are responding to the rapidly evolving situation, defending workers' rights and promoting social solidarity.
The Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank must produce a plan to coordinate economic stimulus, public health action and debt relief - Statement by Global Unions, April 20206 April, 2020There is no time to waste. Global Unions urge the leadership of the international financial institutions, the Development Committee, and the International Monetary and Finance Committee to agree on specific commitments for coordinated fiscal and monetary stimulus, urgent public health measures and support to developing countries.
South African court blocks Mondi from exploiting workers23 April, 2020Unions have successfully challenged paper and packaging multinational Mondi Group’s court application to avoid paying overtime during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Union office building in the Lesotho highlands shows the power of global solidarity3 December, 2020A recently completed union office building, next to remote diamond mines, will fast-track recruitment and organizing for IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, the Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho (IDUL).
