IndustriALL affiliates continue their struggle to STOP precarious work18 December, 20132013 is coming to an end. During this year IndustriALL affiliates have taken major actions to defend their labour rights and the rights of the precarious workers working alongside them.
Strike victory at Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz - 1,550 jobs saved3 September, 2015Thanks to the strikes organized by Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz workers in Brazil and to national and international solidarity, the two companies have agreed to reinstate dismissed workers. When workers unite and fight for their rights, they can achieve their goals.
Agreement reached at Tenaris in Brazil3 October, 2012After a 24-hour strike, workers at Tenaris Confab voted to accept the proposal presented by the employer in the evening of 27 September 2012.
Bridgestone workers in Bahia on strike for more than a month10 August, 2012Bridgestone workers are fighting for better pay, decent working conditions and an end to bullying.
Brazil's trade union centres take action against Temer reforms27 October, 2016IndustriALL's affiliated unions held a day of protest against Temer reform proposals that will freeze public spending for 20 years.
Trade unions protest one year after Mariana mining disaster20 October, 2016Trade unions from all over the world are together preparing a protest for 5 November, the first anniversary of the biggest environmental tragedy in Brazil’s history, at the Samarco mine, BHP Billiton.
Shipbuilding industry crisis in Brazil leaves 50,000 workers without a job7 June, 2017The political and economic crisis in Brazil is having a major impact on the shipbuilding industry. 50,000 workers have lost their jobs because of the lack of orders at many shipyards.
Unions at Tenaris and Ternium take solidarity action on Guatemala and Colombia27 November, 2014The Tenaris Workers’ World Council and the Ternium Trade Union Network met in Vespasiano, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, on 19-21 November to examine the situation at the companies’ plants in various countries and to formulate an action plan.
Unions seek deferral of Brazil Mining Code18 June, 2014The issue of sustainability is at the heart of efforts on the part of Brazilian unions to halt the adoption of a controversial new mining law pending a process of public consultation. Brazilian unions as well social and environmental groups are united in their attempt to postpone the vote on the mining code, which they say lacks legitimacy.
Explosion at Gerdau Brazil claims three lives 18 November, 2016Three workers lost their lives and one was injured after an explosion at Gerdau’s plant in Ouro Branco, Brazil, on 14 November.
