Pakistan’s unsafe shipbreaking yard claims lives of two workers19 January, 2024Two workers were killed at Gadani shipbreaking yard in Pakistan when a heavy iron plate fell onto them while working on a bulk carrier ship, on 16 January.
Global unions launch toolkit to support LGBTQI+ workers under ILO C19018 January, 2024In a step forward for workplace equality and safety, tlobal union federations (GUFs) have launched a comprehensive Toolkit for LGBTQI+ workers.
Union win for Turkish metalworkers amid record inflation18 January, 2024After months of determined industrial action, Turkish metalworkers have achieved a significant victory during sector-level collective bargaining negotiations. Amidst the nation's economic challenges, including soaring inflation rates, and despite robust profits and record-breaking revenues within the metal sector, workers carried out warning strikes, mobilizations, and various actions.
LGBTQI+18 January, 2024IndustriALL is committed to advocating for the rights and inclusion of LGBTQI+ workers. Recognizing the diverse challenges they face, we strive to create safe and respectful workplaces globally no matter the gender identity or sexual orientation of workers.
Gender, equality, diversity and inclusion (GEDI)18 January, 2024GEDI at IndustriALL is our commitment to promoting an inclusive and equitable environment as well as equality of opportunities and outcomes for all workers.
Indian government continues to attack trade union movement18 January, 2024The reconstituted panel of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in India excludes the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), a trade union federation comprising of unions affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union.
Kyrgyz union leader Eldar Tadjibaev must be released! 18 January, 2024As the space for freedom of association in Kyrgyzstan is shrinking, IndustriALL is urging the ILO and the European Commission to intervene, reiterating the call to the President of Kyrgyzstan to release Eldar Tadjibaev from detention.
20 per cent wage increase for textile workers in Tunisia17 January, 2024Textile workers in Tunisia have received a 20 percent wage increase distributed over 2024, 2025 and 2026. The increase comes after an agreement on 12 January between IndustriALL affiliate Fédération Générale du Textile, de l'Habillement, Chaussure et Cuir - FGTHCC-UGTT and the employers’ organization Fédération Nationale du Textile FENATEX - UTICA.
Fighting for gender equality in an increasingly unequal world 17 January, 2024According to new research published by Oxfam, the world’s five richest men have seen their fortunes more than double since 2020, while over the same period five billion people have become poorer.
We need constructive cooperation between unions, governments and employers 16 January, 2024Under this year’s theme rebuilding trust, leaders from governments and businesses is descending on Davos for next week’s World Economic Forum. Working people are at the forefront of the rapid technological developments profoundly changing the world of work. And yet workers’ voices are conspicuously lacking from the conversations.
