South African workers march against socio-economic crisis 7 July, 2023South African workers fed up with corruption, crime, high levels of unemployment, rising inflation and gender-based violence downed tools yesterday in a national day of action on 6 July.
Shipbreaking industry set for transformation with Hong Kong Convention28 June, 2023The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) will enter into force in June 2025, after Bangladesh and Liberia became contracting states to the Convention on 26 June 2023.
Up skilling youth in Ghanaian trade unions 12 July, 2023Are young workers in unions using digital technologies effectively for organizing and improving their involvement in occupational health and safety at the workplace? A project evaluation meeting in Accra on 3-6 June learned what is happening in the unions.
Bangladesh’s shipbreaking unions key in helping workers7 March, 2024Shipbreaking is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Workers employed at shipbreaking yards are forced to work in precarious working conditions for poverty wages. Cutting a vessel in the absence of safety equipment or lack of proper training for the job, poses an immense danger to workers’ lives.
Towards a Just Transition in the automotive industry 21 March, 2024The automotive industry is at a critical juncture, facing the challenge of switching towards more sustainable and environmentally-friendly mobility. This change affects not only how vehicles are produced and used but also the millions of workers who make up this sector globally. It is essential, amid this transition, to ensure a fair way forward that protects jobs and the economy, while moving towards a greener and more equitable future.
Moroccan mining union established to fight for workers 22 March, 2024Under the slogan "Strengthening trade union action in the mining sector to defend the mining working class and win an agreement that guarantees the rights and benefits of the miners", the UMT National Union of Mineworkers in Morocco held its founding congress on 1 March.
Indonesian women's committee gets safe houses2 April, 2024The IndustriALL Indonesia council women’s committee successfully negotiated five workplace-level safe houses at Evoluzione Tyre Indonesia, Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes Indonesia, Sinar Tambang Artha Lestari, Indocement Cirebon Plant, and Semen Padang.
IndustriALL is looking for an experienced human resources (HR) officer 3 April, 2024As an HR Officer at IndustriALL, you will play a crucial role in managing and enhancing our human resources functions, supporting our dedicated team, and ensuring our operations align with our mission and values. This position may require travel and offers the possibility of teleworking.
Workers at VW Chattanooga ready to vote in union election3 April, 2024After filing a petition with the National Labor Relations Board last week for a vote to join IndustriALL affiliate the United Auto Workers union (UAW), more than 4,000 workers at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant will vote in their union election on 17-19 April.
EU law on due diligence: industrial workers won't accept failure29 February, 2024On behalf of the 50 million workers they represent in 140 countries, industriAll Europe and IndustriALL Global Union denounce the unacceptable political setback as EU several Member States fail to live up to the political agreement they themselves reached in December 2023 as they yesterday turned down the adoption of the European law on due diligence.
