Struggle continues for ISMACO and DESA workers in Turkey28 February, 2013On 23 February, the Leather Workers’ Union of Turkey, an affiliate of IndustriALL Global Union, gathered in protest of the continuing union busting at the leather factory, DESA and the textile factory, ISMACO.
Swedes mark Mexico days of action28 February, 2013IndustriALL Global Union’s Swedish-based affiliate IF Metall, representing 370,000 blue collar workers in mining, metal, chemical and textile sectors, marked the international days of action for trade union rights in Mexico with a comprehensive meeting with the Mexican Ambassador to Sweden, Jorge Lomónaco, and a strong letter to President Peña Nieto, putting forward demands in line with the international campaign.
Zambian government seizes Collum Mine over poor working conditions28 February, 2013The Zambian government has emphasized that the take over is not nationalism, but due to non compliance with labour laws, safety and environmental standards and non payment of royalties at the previously state-owned coal mine.
Ghana proposes criminalizing scrap metal export28 February, 2013Industrial & Commercial Workers' Union (ICU) fully supports a government proposal to make the export of scrap metal a criminal offense in order to protect local industries.
Attack at Cerrejón coal mine27 February, 2013The Oreganal pit at the Colombian Cerrejón coal mine was targeted in a terrorist attack at two o'clock in the morning of Sunday 24 February, damaging several lorries owned by Carbones del Cerrejón Limited, and causing millions of pesos worth of damage.
Successful Day of International Solidarity Day in Uruguay28 February, 2013Successful Day of International Solidarity Day in Uruguay
Japan's unions add their weight to Mexico action28 February, 2013On 22 February, a delegation from IndustriALL affiliates of Japan (JCM, IndustriALL･JAF, UA Zensen) handed over a letter to Mexican embassy, calling on the below demands and discussed the labor situation in Mexico.
Korean Metalworkers letter to Mexican President28 February, 2013The IndustriALL-affiliated Korean Metalworkers Union (KMWU) joined the global days of action for trade union rights in Mexico through a letter to President Peña Nieto.
Global solidarity ensures union at auto supplier in Turkey28 February, 2013Global solidarity support and 3 Global Framework Agreements assisted Birlesik Metal Is in securing union recognition at Fontana Pietro, an auto supplier plant in Turkey.
Czech trade union joins Mexico action through letter28 February, 2013IndustriALL Global Union's affiliate in the Czech Republic, OS KOVO, wrote to Mexican President Peña Nieto in support of the global days of action for trade union rights in Mexico.
