IndustriALL call on mining companies to sign global framework agreements 27 May, 2024The annual OECD Minerals Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains on 21-24 May took place against the background of the growing strategic role of critical minerals in the transition to a low carbon energy future, and concerns about the negative impacts associated with this transition for workers, communities, and the environment.
Global union leaders affirm support for Palestinian trade unions and the Palestinian people30 May, 2024This week leaders of eight Global Union Federations (GUFs) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) travelled to Ramallah to convey their solidarity to unions in the West Bank and Gaza. These organisations represent almost every sector of the global economy and have members in more than 150 countries representing over 200 million workers. Working with Palestinian affiliates and others, the GUFs, all members of the Council of Global Unions (CGU), pledged to intensify efforts to help local trade unions navigate these difficult times for workers and fulfil their role as key drivers of change in Palestine.
Haiti: one dead, five injured in protests24 February, 2022A journalist was killed and five workers were injured in Port-au-Prince on Wednesday when police opened fire on peaceful demonstrators opposing the amount of the wage increase announced by the government following weeks of protest.
Zimbabwe energy workers in stayaway over poverty wages 24 February, 2022Zimbabwean energy workers have written to their employer, the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), stating that they are no longer able to report for work because of poverty wages.
Sustained campaign by carpet workers in Pakistan yields wage rise4 February, 2022After a sustained campaign by Ittehad Labour Union Carpet Industries Pakistan (ILUCIP) and workers in the carpet industry, the Punjab Government in Pakistan announced a wage increase of 2,500 PKR (US $14.21) for industrial workers in June 2021. When employers failed to comply, workers took action.
Myanmar one year after the coup1 February, 2022On 1 February 2021, the democratic government of Myanmar was overthrown by a military coup. On the first anniversary of the coup, the struggle for democracy continues.
Greek unions demonstrate against Kavala Oil layoffs3 March, 2022On 26 February, three Greek unions organized a massive demonstration and march to the Greek Parliament in Syntagma Square to protest layoffs at Kavala Oil and other industrial sites.
Strengthening workers’ power along the Pou Chen supply chain6 September, 2022More than 25 trade unionists from Pou Chen production facilities in Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam met in Ho Chi Minh City on 30-31 August, committing to building solidarity and improving industrial relations.
On the 15th anniversary of their Global Framework Agreement, Inditex and IndustriALL reaffirm commitment with a new protocol3 October, 2022Over the past 15 years, almost 3 million people around the world have benefitted from better working conditions as a result of the Global Framework Agreement between Inditex and IndustriALL Global Union. A world first, the agreement is still a benchmark in the defence of decent work in global supply chains. Commemorating the anniversary, both parties are signing a new protocol reinforcing their commitment to continue engaging in mature industrial relations safeguarding worker well being.
Tunis declaration calls for inclusion of labour provisions in the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement29 September, 2022The Tunis declaration, adopted on 27 September by trade unions from 39 African countries stresses the inclusion of labour provisions in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to ensure compliance with international labour standards and the decent work agenda.
