Union busting, tax avoidance, corruption: International trade unions sharply criticize Fresenius ahead of annual general meeting20 May, 2021Trade unionists from around the world condemn poor working conditions at Fresenius and its international subsidiaries. The German DAX 30 company has long been in the spotlight for tax evasion and corruption.
Union in Hungary fights for increased salaries22 March, 2021Hungarian union Vasas is renegotiating the collective agreement at German-owned B Braun, demanding a wage increase for its members who worked hard to maintain the plant’s level of production of medical devices throughout the lockdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Работники Natura Brazil требуют улучшить условия труда7 April, 2022Профсоюз Químicos Unificados, представляющий работников Natura Brazil, организовал остановку производства, чтобы добиться улучшения условий труда. После акции компания согласилась встретиться с профсоюзом и принять меры для улучшения ситуации на фабрике.
Trabajadores de Natura Brasil reclaman mejores condiciones laborales1 April, 2022El sindicato Químicos Unificados paralizó las actividades en Natura Brasil para reclamar mejores condiciones laborales. Tras la medida de acción, la empresa accedió a reunirse con el sindicato y se comprometió a mejorar la situación en la fábrica.
Turkish union signs CBA with auto parts supplier after international solidarity31 March, 2022IndustriALL Global Union affiliate Petrol-İş has signed a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with Safe Demo Plastik after a ten-year organizing campaign with global support.
Big win for contract workers in Pakistan17 April, 2024After ten years, on 4 April, 55 contract workers at IFFCO Pakistan were finally granted the status of permanent workers by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Making workers heard along the battery supply chain30 June, 2022In an online meeting on 28 June, IndustriALL brought together industry experts to discuss and consolidate the strategy on battery supply chains.
Despite court order, justice eludes IFFCO Pakistan workers14 November, 2024IndustriALL is calling on IFFCO Pakistan to respect workers’ rights and immediately implement the Supreme Court order, passed on 4 April 2024, that granted 55 contract workers of IFFCO, the status of permanent workers.
Strengthening union organizing efforts in Nigeria’s manufacturing industries26 March, 2026An IndustriALL Global Union delegation recently held consultative meetings with Nigerian affiliates to strengthen union organizing efforts and build unity and solidarity across the country’s manufacturing sectors. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation with an estimated 242 million people, according to the UN, possesses a broad industrial base spanning energy and electricity, oil and gas, textiles and garments, footwear, rubber and leather, chemicals, steel and engineering, among others.
Striking for rights at As Plastik in Türkiye10 October, 2024Workers at As Plastik in Türkiye went on strike nearly a month ago as negotiations for new collective agreement failed after five months of discussions. According to IndustriALL affiliate Petrol-İş, in addition to refusing to accept the union's demands, the company has dismissed 17 employees for their involvement in union activities, violating both Turkish and international labour laws.
