Türkiye: Steelworkers on strike for more than two months 3 September, 2024Workers at Yolbulan Metal San. Tic. Inc. located in Dörtyol district of Hatay province have reached a critical milestone marking 75 days of their strike following a deadlock in collective bargaining negotiations that began in January this year. Despite ongoing efforts to reach an agreement, talks broke down, leading to a strike on June 20, 2024.
Turkish paper workers strike for collective bargaining agreement3 September, 2024As Türkiye grapples with severe economic turmoil, including soaring inflation and a sharp decline in purchasing power, a wave of strikes is sweeping across various sectors, particularly within the manufacturing industries. The latest strike has erupted at MKB Corrugated Box and Packaging in Istanbul’s Tuzla district.
Peru: Forte Assa Abloy workers demand union rights15 August, 2024Workers at Forte, part of Swedish group Assa Abloy, are calling for respect for freedom of association, collective bargaining and gender pay equity. Workers are also demanding a wage increase, and say that the company refuses to negotiate.
The right to strike: the heart of worker empowerment14 August, 2024The right to strike and the right to organize are fundamental pillars of worker empowerment, enshrined in International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions 87 and 98. These rights are essential for workers and unions to protect their interests and assert their power against the enormous economic and political influence of employers. Without the ability to strike, workers are left defenseless in wage negotiations, working conditions, and basic workplace dignity.
Day 103: Turkish metal workers' strike30 July, 2024For over 100 days, workers at Mersen’s factory in Türkiye have been on strike, fighting for their right to unionize and engage in collective bargaining. Represented by Birleşik Metal-İş, an IndustriALL affiliate, these workers have been struggling for their rights for nearly three years.
Zambian unions reject unjust laws stifling workers' rights25 July, 2024Unions in Zambia are rejecting proposed amendments to the Employment Code Act 2019 which seek to roll back fundamental rights at work and collective bargaining.
NUMSA wins after strike at Ford Motor Company in South Africa24 July, 2024When the Labour Court ruled in favour of Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa and interdicted a strike by 3000 automotive workers at the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, there were fears of possible dismissals.
Unions demand strong engagement in AngloAmerican restructuring 4 July, 2024Union leaders from the affiliates of IndustriALL Global Union in Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe representing workers at AngloAmerican operations worldwide met the company management on 26-27 June 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa as part of the annual global dialogue.
Central American workers face crisis amid Delta Apparel's operations suspension4 July, 2024Thousands of Central American workers are grappling with an uncertain future after Delta Apparel Inc. announced a sudden suspension of operations, citing financial difficulties. The announcement has sparked protests and highlighted the precarious situation workers face in the region's maquila sector.
Lesotho: enhancing safety and inclusiveness at work27 June, 2024Unions in Lesotho are supporting a project on safe and inclusive work environments which will focus on occupational health and safety and ending gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH).
