Sanofi: strengthening global dialogue through the collective voice of workers12 December, 2025The Sanofi global trade union network met in Paris on 10-11 December, bringing together over 50 worker representatives from countries where Sanofi operates globally. The network examined changes and restructuring in the company, shared national reports, heard from Sanofi management and set out a clear call for stronger global dialogue.
GSK workers build their first worldwide union network10 December, 2025For the first time in the history of GSK, a major British phamarceutical company, trade unions from across the company’s global operations came together in Paris on 9-10 December for a meeting that set the foundation for a united global workers’ network. Hosted at the FCE-CFDT headquarters in France, it marked a turning point, born out of rising restructuring across continents, growing pressure on workers and the clear need for a stronger coordinated global industrial relations framework at GSK.
COP30 in Belém: a more open COP delivers a new step on Just Transition26 November, 2025COP30 closed in Belém with a tone and atmosphere unlike recent years. Under the Brazilian Presidency, the summit was marked by more transparency, easier access to delegates and more open civic participation, including peaceful demonstrations inside the venue. For trade unions and civil society, this shift represented a meaningful change after several restrictive and difficult COPs.
COP30 in Belém: a crucial moment for advancing Just Transition18 November, 2025As COP30 progresses in Belém, the first week of negotiations has made one point clear: Just Transition remains at the heart of global climate discussions. With countries exploring how to strengthen implementation under the Paris Agreement, the debate has centred on the future of the Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) and the possible direction for enhancing its impact.
Brazilian industrial workers’ unions present government with reindustrialisation proposals23 July, 2025IndustriALL Brazil, a national organization comprising of trade unions from all industrial sectors, including organizations affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union- CUT and Força Sindical, together with the inter-union department of statistics and socioeconomic studies – DIEESE, met with the industrial development secretary of the ministry of development, industry, trade and services (MDIC), Uallace Moreira Lima, to present a series of demands and proposals to help strengthen the new industry Brazil (NIB) plan, advocating a reindustrialisation strategy that focuses on sustainable development and places workers at its centre.
Unions in Latin America’s energy sector work towards a gender-sensitive just transition8 May, 2025Eleven women union members from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and El Salvador attended a seminar in Colombia on how to ensure a gender-sensitive just transition for the energy sector, with attendees agreeing to implement action plans in their unions.
Brazilian court clears BHP, Samarco and Vale of environmental crimes in Mariana21 November, 2024The Brazilian justice system has cleared mining companies: Samarco Mineração, BHP and Vale of criminal charges relating to the environmental disaster near the city of Mariana in 2015. IndustriALL condemns the companies for manslaughter and environmental crimes and calls on them to take responsibility for the catastrophe.
IndustriALL trade union network at Klabin and Suzano sheds light on violations10 October, 2024Two giant companies of the pulp and paper industry, Klabin and Suzano employ a combined approximately 75,000 people, the vast majority in Brazil. IndustriALL affiliated unions in Brazil brought 45 worker leaders from throughout the companies’ operations together in São Paulo on 8-9 October. The list of human and trade union rights, and environmental violations reported from throughout Brazil runs totally in contrast to both companies’ public commitments.
Worker at ArcelorMittal Brazil suffers electric shock16 September, 2024A young worker at ArcelorMittal’s João Monlevade site in Brazil suffered an electric shock that left him unconscious and caused him to lose an arm. The accident on 9 September is not an isolated incident, as ArcelorMittal systematically fails to prioritize occupational health and safety, as countless workers face dangerous conditions and life-altering accidents.
Renault workers in Brazil on strike for more than 25 days 4 June, 2024Workers at the Renault Horse factory in São José dos Pinhais have been striking for improved health and safety conditions since 7 May, calling on the employer to return to the negotiating table.
