Winning matters: our union wins in 2024 give us hope for the future27 February, 2025In times of uncertainty, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the challenges we face. Attacks on labour rights, corporate greed, political instability and economic hardship can make the road ahead seem insurmountable. But if there’s one thing we must remind ourselves of as a movement, it is this: we win.
EDF Global Framework Agreement renews with stronger worker protections30 January, 2025IndustriALL Global Union, together with Public Services International (PSI) and EDF Group, have successfully renegotiated and renewed the Global Framework Agreement (GFA) on Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility for the period 2025-2030. The GFA reinforces commitments to workers’ rights, social responsibility, and sustainability across EDF’s global operations.
El-Sen fights for energy democracy in Northern Cyprus 10 January, 2025IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, the Turkish Electricity Authority of Cyprus Workers Union (El-Sen), is campaigning for a democratic energy policy in Northern Cyprus, advocating for sustainability and safety under public control.
Grangemouth closure to cut thousands of jobs 6 November, 2024The closure of Scotland’s only oil refinery at Grangemouth, set for the second quarter of 2025, will cost thousands of workers their jobs, marking a devastating blow to the region’s economy and its workforce.
Energy sector unions in Southeast Asia drive forward Just Transition strategies25 October, 2024On October 22-23, 2024, IndustriALL, supported by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), hosted a meeting in Manila to discuss the future of energy and Just Transition in Southeast Asia. Delegates from across the region gathered to strategize on prioritizing workers’ rights and job security amid the shift to sustainable energy.
Ukraine reconstruction needs unions23 October, 2024On 14 October, IndustriALL met with Ukrainian affiliates to assess the current living and working conditions situation, and strategize a path forward for post-war reconstruction. Discussions emphasized the critical need for unions to play a central role, ensuring workers’ rights and needs are safeguarded as Ukraine rebuilds.
Malawi: Conference strategizes on skills training in just energy transition20 September, 2024A conference held in Lilongwe from 9-12 September on the just energy transition and skills development in the renewable energy sector highlighted both the unique challenges and shared experiences of most Sub-Saharan African countries as they developed strategies towards transitioning to low-carbon economies.
New IEA report on fair and inclusive clean energy transitions18 July, 2024The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) new report Strategies for Affordable and Fair Clean Energy Transitions, underscores that, despite the significant upfront investments required for transitioning to a clean energy system, the overall costs will eventually decrease for consumers due to much lower operating expenses. According to the IEA these findings will be crucial for policymakers, as it demonstrates that accelerating transitions can lead to a cheaper and more sustainable energy system.
IndustriALL affiliates address organizing challenges in wind energy 3 July, 2024On 27-28 June, IndustriALL Global Union affiliates from across the globe met in Vienna to discuss an organizing campaign in the wind power sector.
Iran: oil and gas workers striking for better conditions27 June, 2024Iranian workers employed at oil and gas sector projects, at more than 90 worksites including refineries, oil and gas installations and power plants throughout Iran, started striking on 20 June, demanding shift changes, elimination of employment agencies and wage increases.
