Nissan announces the closure of Catalan factories28 May, 2020Nissan has today announced the closure of three factories in Barcelona, with the loss of 3,000 jobs and a further 20,000 jobs in the supply chain.
Strike at Nissan Spain over uncertain future20 May, 2020Workers at two Nissan auto plants in Barcelona are on indefinite strike due to a lack of clarity about the future of Nissan operations in Spain.
Making unions relevant for white collar workers2 November, 2023Organizing, reskilling, artificial intelligence and mental health were items on the agenda at IndustriALL’s first strategic white-collar workers meeting, since 2017, held in Madrid on 26 and 27 October. 70 participants, online and in person, exchanged their different realities, needs and expectations regarding the world of work and how to make trade unions more relevant for white-collar workers in Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Towards a Just Transition in the automotive industry 21 March, 2024The automotive industry is at a critical juncture, facing the challenge of switching towards more sustainable and environmentally-friendly mobility. This change affects not only how vehicles are produced and used but also the millions of workers who make up this sector globally. It is essential, amid this transition, to ensure a fair way forward that protects jobs and the economy, while moving towards a greener and more equitable future.
Spain: Saint-Gobain workers fight plant closure22 May, 2024Workers at the Saint-Gobain SEKURIT plant in Avilés, Spain, launched a three-day strike on 20 May opposing the company's decision to cease windshield manufacturing operations at the facility. The negotiation process regarding the plant closure is set to conclude on 24 May, and the closure would mark the end of over 70 years of production that has significantly benefited the company.
Solidarity and challenges in the nuclear sector amidst Ukraine’s invasion22 May, 2024In industriALL’s virtual International Nuclear Workers’ Unions’ Network (INWUN) meeting, affiliates came together to discuss developments and challenges in the sector. The main topic was the conflict in Ukraine where unions are faced with deteriorating working conditions amidst the ongoing struggle for safety due to the Russian invasion.
Spanish federations merge to build strength18 May, 2016Two of IndustriALL Global Union’s Spanish affiliates MCA and FITAG have merged into a single federation, in a bid to more effectively represent workers, reinforce structure and make better use of resources.
Workers denounce anti-trade union practices at Gerdau steel plants3 June, 2016The Gerdau World Workers’ Council met in Montevideo, Uruguay from 16-18 May to address the global steel crisis and anti-trade union practices at Gerdau, which is the biggest producer of long steel in the Americas.
COP25 blog – 8 December 20198 December, 2019Brian Kohler, IndustriALL director of sustainability shares his impressions of COP25 in Madrid, Spain.
Gas Natural Fenosa plans on keeping its Colombian subsidiary Electricaribe22 December, 2016Gas Natural Fenosa has stated its intention to invest in its Colombian subsidiary, Electricaribe at a meeting in Madrid with IndustriALL affiliate, Sintraelecol.
