At least 50 miners killed in Congo bridge collapse; unions demand action20 November, 2025The tragic bridge collapse at the Kalando artisanal copper and cobalt mine in Mulondo, Lualaba province, on 15November 2025, which claimed at least 50 lives and left dozens injured or missing, is a heartbreaking reminder of the deadly risks and hazardous conditions faced by artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
50 mineurs au moins tués dans l'effondrement d'un pont au Congo; les syndicats exigent que des mesures soient prises20 November, 2025Le tragique effondrement d'un pont à la mine artisanale de cuivre et de cobalt de Kalando, à Mulondo, dans la province de Lualaba, le 15 novembre 2025, qui a fait au moins 50 morts et des dizaines de blessés ou de disparus, rappelle cruellement les risques et les dangers auxquels s'exposent les travailleurs de l'extraction minière artisanale et à petite échelle (EMAPE)en République démocratique du Congo (RDC).
IndustriALL Global Union is looking for a project coordinator in Indonesia19 November, 2025IndustriALL is looking for an experienced project coordinator to assist the implementation of a national trade union project in Indonesia. The project will be implemented by two project coordinators, who will work as a team with IndustriALL’s affiliates in Indonesia.
IndustriALL calls on Albemarle to stop anti-union practices in Chile's lithium sector17 November, 2025IndustriALL Global Union has expressed deep concern about the unjustified dismissal of a union representative at the lithium salt flats in Atacama and about Albemarle’s lack of dialogue with the union. IndustriALL’s affiliate Industrial Chile–CONSTRAMET says that the dismissal was an act of retaliation against the union and a violation of basic labour rights.
Malaysia unions demand government action over widespread union-busting17 November, 2025On 13 November, around 100 members of IndustriALL affiliates in Malaysia marched outside Parliament, urging the government to take decisive action against employers accused of engaging in widespread union-busting.
Workers lead the charge for a Just Transition13 November, 2025The Just Transition side event at IndustriALL’s 4th Congress opened discussions on how unions can shape a fair and sustainable future for workers as industries undergo major transformation.
IndustriALL 4th Congress: Organizing for a Just Future12 November, 2025At a time when democracy, peace, and decent work are under threat around the world, IndustriALL’s 4th Congress in Sydney brought together the global trade union movement to reaffirm its mission: to organize workers everywhere, defend rights and build a sustainable, just future for all.
Trade union rights violations at Lumileds Malaysia4 November, 2025Serious violations of trade union rights are reported at Lumileds Malaysia, who produce for Apple. According to workers and union representatives, there has been widespread intimidation and interference in the run-up to a union certification election scheduled for 4–7 November.
Two workers killed and eight injured in Basra oil pipeline fire4 November, 2025A fire at an oil pipeline in Basra, southern Iraq, has killed two workers and injured eight others following a gas leak at the Burjisiya Zubair 1 pumping station operated by the Basra Oil Company. The incident, which occurred within one of Iraq’s largest oil production areas, was reportedly caused by deteriorated equipment in a complex network of pipelines that require regular maintenance, according to initial union reports.
Young unionists unite to build global youth power3 November, 2025IndustriALL Global Union’s youth conference on 3 November saw delegates from around the world uniting under the call for youth power. More than 60 young trade unionists came together to discuss the challenges they face in the world of work and to push for stronger youth representation within the global labour movement.
