IndustriALL mobilizes support for democratic unions in Mexico7 September, 2026Mexico ranks among the world's top ten manufacturing economies. The country attracts significant foreign investment from large multinational companies, particularly in the automotive, aerospace and related supply industries. Yet the situation of the Mexican trade union movement has been a cause for concern. Trade union structures have not always effectively defended workers' rights, including the right to a living wage. This has contributed to significant wage gaps, particularly in sectors like the automotive industry.
Union gears up organizing Namibia’s auto workers11 June, 2026Fourteen shop stewards from the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers' Union (MANWU) attended a capacity-building workshop in Windhoek on 4-5 June. The training focused on organizing the automotive industries, which employ about 40,000 workers.
IG Metall challenges Tesla works council election over intimidation and threats26 March, 2026IG Metall has filed a legal motion to declare the works council election held at Tesla's Gigafactory in Grünheide, Germany, on 25 March 2026 invalid, citing unlawful interference by management in the democratic election process.
Shifting gears in Chattanooga: VW workers drive home landmark contract20 February, 2026In a resounding victory for autoworkers in the US South, more than 3,000 workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee plant have voted by 96 per cent to ratify their first-ever union contract.
IndustriALL auto world conference: focus on transformation and organizing18 March, 2025More than 100 trade unionists from 36 unions across 22 countries gathered in Pune, India, from 4-6 March for the IndustriALL Global Union automotive world conference. Participants tackled urgent issues facing workers in the auto sector ; industrial transformation, just transition, precarious work, gender equality and the need to build stronger unions globally.
Asia-Pacific auto unions strengthen ties ahead of global auto conference4 March, 2025On 3 March 2025, one day before the IndustriALL global auto conference, where unions from around the world will discuss the future of the industry, the Asia-Pacific regional automotive conference set the stage for critical debates on wages, working conditions, supply chains and organizing strategies.
Indian auto unions unite to strengthen workers' rights and conditions3 March, 2025India’s automotive sector is expanding fast, but behind the industry’s success the workforce struggles with low wages, precarious jobs and dangerous working conditions. In response, Indian auto unions have come together on 3 March, in Pune to strengthen their coordination and develop strategies to protect workers' rights.
Winning matters: our union wins in 2024 give us hope for the future27 February, 2025In times of uncertainty, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the challenges we face. Attacks on labour rights, corporate greed, political instability and economic hardship can make the road ahead seem insurmountable. But if there’s one thing we must remind ourselves of as a movement, it is this: we win.
Campaigning Yazaki workers reach favourable agreement after company closes plants in Uruguay14 February, 2025Former employees at Yazaki Uruguay have reached a favourable agreement with the Japanese firm after it announced that it was closing its plants in the country. Following a long campaign, Yazaki has agreed to an additional payout for workers.
Tackling automotive supply chain challenges in Türkiye2 December, 2024Labour rights in the automotive supply chain took center stage at a workshop held on 25-26 November in Türkiye. Bringing together key stakeholders from Türkiye and Germany, the event included participants from trade unions, works councils, vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, government representatives, employers’ associations, and civil society organizations.
