Rio Tinto stands far from real sustainability15 April, 2014IndustriALL Global Union came together with trade union and civil society representatives to call for an end to Rio Tinto’s unsustainable behavior at the annual general meeting for shareholders (AGM) in London today.
IndustriALL affiliates build unity in Philippines15 April, 2014After a long process and intensive debate Philippines´ affiliates are ready to start a three year project aiming to overcome their structural problems of fragmentation, low union density and lack of influence in defending workers’ interests in the political arena.
Building unity and power in Thailand10 April, 2014For more than a month, 600 striking Michelin workers have been camping in front of the Ministry of Labour in Bangkok. On 9 April, IndustriALL Global Union together with all affiliates in the newly formed Confederation of IndustriALL Labour of Thailand met the workers to show global support for their struggle.
Clothing brands fail Rana Plaza survivors9 April, 2014Two weeks before the first anniversary of the devastating building collapse, clothing brands contributions to Donor Trust Fund remain shockingly low.
JYRKI RAINA: Welcome to Global Worker28 November, 2013In Bangladesh, the Middle East and North Africa, as well as at Rio Tinto, IndustriALL Global Union is leading the struggle of workers for dignity and respect.
Ugandan unions commit to unity28 November, 2013At a ceremony in Kampala on November 28, IndustriALL Global Union's four affiliates signed a memorandum of understanding on unity and cooperation.
REPORT: IndustriALL leading the struggle for Bangladeshi garment workers28 November, 2013The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh is a historic breakthrough covering more than 2 million garment workers. Breaking from failed corporate-led social auditing of the past, under the Accord trade unions and multinational companies are working together to improve the precarious situation of garment workers in Bangladesh.
PROFILE: Merger in Canada creates super union28 November, 2013Two of IndustriALL Global Union’s affiliates in Canada, CAW and CEP, have joined forces to form a new trade union, Unifor. The new Canadian super union represents 300,000 workers in industry and services. New president Jerry Dias pledges focus on organizing and communities.
Oil workers in Kuwait plan to strike6 February, 2014Faced with threats by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), government-owned national oil conglomerate, to cut some benefits and wages, oil workers, members of IndustriALL Global Union’s affiliate Federation of Oil Workers, plan possible strike action.
Moroccan Union Movement Initiate Historic Unity6 February, 2014The three Moroccan national trade union centers, UMT, CDT and FDT, took an historic initiative towards unity through a meeting at the end of January over discussions for economic, social and political situation in the country.
