The true cost of cheap clothes 18 July, 2012Last week United States Senators expressed dismay and outrage to learn that the uniforms for American Olympians were produced in China. But this is not new. For years unrestrained globalization has seen textile and clothing multinationals race to the bottom in the search for cheaper and cheaper production.
Workers must come first in proposed EADS and BAE merger19 September, 2012The recent announcement of a proposed merger between EADS and BAE Systems has been met with concern and questions from unions representing workers in both companies.
IndustriALL proposes ethical partnership with TATA Steel19 September, 2012IndustriALL Global Union’s network in Tata Steel will seek to develop an ethical partnership with company management at a meeting in Bangkok, Thailand later this month.
Unions in Asia Pacific intensify efforts to organize white collar workers 5 October, 2022Forty-five unionists from Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand met online on 28-29 September to debate organizing and advancing the rights of white collar workers in the region.
Addressing workers' rights amid escalating challenges in Asia Pacific19 April, 2024IndustriALL Global Union’s Asia-Pacific regional executive committee met virtually on 16 April, uniting union leaders to demonstrate solidarity with ongoing labour struggles across the region. The meeting was marked by discussions on increasing precarious employment and a united call for decent work for all.
Honouring Praveen Rao: a legacy of kindness, commitment and solidarity19 March, 2025The IndustriALL family is saddened by the passing of Praveen Rao, a cherished colleague and a tireless advocate for workers’ rights. Praveen was more than a dedicated trade unionist, he was a kind and generous human being who left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Mining unions in the Philippines unite to build workers’ power18 June, 2018IndustriALL Global Union mining affiliates in the Philippines, together with other unions and workers’ representatives in the sector, have formed a network to advocate mine workers’ interests at the national and local level, following a workshop in Tagaytay City on 5-6 June.
India: Six workers die at Gerdau steel plant 13 July, 2018Six workers died and three more workers are under treatment in a gas leak accident at the Gerdau steel plant at Tadipatri of Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh on 12 July.
Job at IndustriALL Global Union Asia Pacific Office6 February, 2018IndustriALL Global Union is looking for a Regional Asia Pacific Textile and Garment Coordinator
Seven die at Grasberg mine after Freeport cuts health coverage23 November, 2017After workers went on strike at Freeport’s Grasberg mine in May, the company fired them and cut their health coverage. Seven people have died as a result.
