Tragedy in crisis ridden Central African Republic1 July, 2013Driven by desperation and poverty amidst political upheaval, workers resumed mining at a site that had been closed in 2009 after a landslide killed 16 people. The reopened site saw tragedy on 23 June when its collapse killed 52 miners.
Michelin massively cuts jobs in France, Colombia and Algeria1 July, 2013Leading tire manufacturer Michelin pushes forward on international restructuring programme while unions demand respect for the affected workers.
Sintraelecol Women Develop Leadership Skills18 July, 2013From 25 to 27 June 2013 a national seminar called “For a Better World” was held in Manizales, Colombia.
The fight against outsourcing continues in Brazil18 July, 2013In the current context of social mobilization in Brazil, affiliates continue actions against the adoption of a bill that advocates for a more flexible labour market. On 17 July, IndustriALL’s Brazilian affiliates met to further discuss the struggle to stop precarious work.
Gerdau-Diaco worker who chained himself to factory gates wins a victory18 July, 2013The action taken by a Gerdau worker in Colombia combined with national and international solidarity have led the company to agree to pay him health insurance for six years.
Worker dismissed by Gerdau-Diaco chains himself to factory gates in Colombia17 July, 2013Gerdau-Diaco dismissed one of their employees, Luis Cruz, on 5 July. Cruz has chained himself to the factory gates at the Duitama plant in protest at the company’s action. He is legally protected against dismissal because of a workplace accident he suffered in 1994.
Big Six in Denmark sign Bangladesh Safety Deal25 June, 2013Denmark’s top six retail brands agree to sign up to the Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Accord which now is now backed by more than 60 global brands.
Peruvian clothing company ignores court ruling25 June, 2013Nowhere is the expression ‘justice delayed, justice denied’ more true than in the case of the Texpop Corporation in Peru.
Call for nominations for evil company 201420 June, 2013Public Eye is launching a new contest for its spoof award to the worst corporate sinners of 2014 which will be announced at the end of January 2014.
Azerbaijani unions to discuss future joint work9 July, 2013On 27-28 June IndustriALL Global Union held a workshop for Azerbaijani affiliates. 30 unionists took part in the event, among them trade union leaders, union officers and presidents of union locals.
