Over 400 workers killed in India in due to workplace safety lapses12 December, 20242024 has been another dreadful year for workplace safety in India. According to data compiled by IndustriALL, by 10 December, at least 240 workplace accidents occurred in the manufacturing, mining, and energy sectors, resulting in over 400 fatalities and more than 850 serious injuries. The actual numbers are probably significantly higher as workplace accidents are underreported.
There must be respect for democratic rights in Georgia 10 December, 2024In the light of the protests in recent weeks in Georgia, IndustriALL Global Union calls on the government of Georgia to respect the people’s rights of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
Unions in MENA tackle due diligence challenges 9 December, 2024Trade unions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have called for stronger measures to enforce due diligence on human and workers’ rights along supply chains. At a regional workshop held in Tunis on 13-14 November, organized by IndustriALL, union leaders highlighted pressing concerns about accountability, enforcement gaps, and the need for solidarity.
All workers need a union and unions need workers9 December, 2024The first online discussion in IndustriALL on LGBTI+ workers, held on 26-27 November 2024, brought attention to the critical challenges faced by LGBTI+ individuals in workplaces and trade unions. These challenges include discriminatory laws, workplace violence, exclusion, and pervasive homophobia and transphobia within unions. During the 2 days participants shared inspiring stories of activism, where union members have worked tirelessly to advocate for inclusivity and equity, turning these challenges into opportunities for change.
South Korean metalworkers stage nationwide strike to defend democracy6 December, 2024Factories across South Korea’s metal sector came to a standstill today as tens of thousands of workers heeded a two-hour general strike call from IndustriALL affiliate Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU). The strikes follows an emergency meeting of the union’s Central Executive Committee, where members were urged to strike for at least two hours per shift on 5 and 6 December to call on President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign.
Moroccan unions tackle health and safety in the textile sector5 December, 2024A recent wave of fatal accidents in Morocco’s textile and garment sector has shed light on difficult working conditions and a lack of health and safety measures. IndustriALL Global Union and its affiliate, SNTHC-CDT, are leading efforts to address these issues, with an optimistic meeting with the Ministry of Labour, marking a step toward long-term solutions.
Call for tender - development of grievance and remedy mechanisms in Türkiye's automotive supply chain5 December, 2024IndustriALL Global Union is calling for tenders to conduct a study on grievance and remedy mechanisms addressing labour rights violations in Turkey’s automotive supply chain. The project aims to identify successful approaches to resolving such violations and promote enhanced cooperation among social partners under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
In solidarity with South Korean unions, IndustriALL condemns attack on democracy 4 December, 2024IndustriALL Global Union strongly condemns the attempt to introduce martial law in South Korea, and stands firmly in solidarity with the people and trade union movement of the country, a vital cornerstone of the nation’s democratic fabric.
Call to action: Stop union busting at YPC Precision in Thailand! 4 December, 2024IndustriALL Global Union calls on YPC Precision in Thailand to stop union busting and respect workers’ freedom of association.
Make Conventions 87 and 98 core agenda in EU-Thailand free trade talks 3 December, 2024Thai unionists have called on the EU and the Thai government to include ILO Conventions 87 and 98 in the EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreements to safeguard labour rights.
