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Kenyan unions campaign against workers’ rights violations at Style Industries

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 06:34

Seven unions affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union are campaigning against workers rights’ violations by Style Industries which is determined not to sign a recognition agreement with the Kenyan Union of Hair and Beauty Workers (KUHABWO).

Albanian hydroelectric workers protest unfair dismissals

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 06:07

Workers at the Ulëz and Shkopet hydroelectric plants of Kürüm International have taken strike action after the company used restructuring plans to dismiss workers in violation of the collective agreement.

Indonesian women workers convince government to set up women’s protection houses at workplaces

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 04:07

Indonesian women workers have successfully convinced the government to establish an additional 10 to 15 protection houses for women workers in key industrial zones.

Reinstate 37 Thai unionists at Yachiyoda Alloy now!

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 03:03

IndustriALL Global Union has launched a Labour Start campaign to demand Yachiyoda Alloy Wheel, an alloy wheels manufacturing company in Thailand, to immediately reinstate 37 union members and leaders.

Ansell, IndustriALL and FTZGSEU settle Sri Lanka labour issues

Wed, 06/09/2021 - 09:26

The parties agree to the following joint public statement, and to make no other comment on what has been an eight-year priority case for IndustriALL and its affiliates, including a wide range of actions, with reinstatements and a final financial settlement.

South East Asia cement workers prioritize organizing

Wed, 06/09/2021 - 04:42

Around 35 cement sector union leaders  from Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam met online to discuss challenges faced in the industry.

Union win for garment workers in Nicaragua

Wed, 06/09/2021 - 02:46

Nicaraguan union NUPA has signed an agreement with Tegra Global, granting benefits to the 966 workers who will be out of work as the New Holland Apparel plant closes.

ILC focuses on Belarus’ systematic violation of trade union rights

Tue, 06/08/2021 - 08:04

On 7 June, during the 109th Session of the International Labour Conference, Belarus was reviewed by the ILO Committee on the Application of Standards for its failure to comply with ILO Convention 87 on freedom of association.

IndustriALL Hyundai/Kia trade union network – a platform for global solidarity

Tue, 06/08/2021 - 05:46

When the IndustriALL Hyundai/Kia trade union network met on 17-18 May, the question if ILO core labour standards will ultimately lead to transnational social dialogue at the Korean automaker was discussed.

Call for tender - specific research on the labour impact of new mobility concepts

Tue, 06/08/2021 - 03:24

IndustriALL Global Union, the International Transport Workers’ Federation and UNI Global Union in collaboration with the Friedrich-Ebert Foundation would like to contract for the production of a research report on the labor impact of new mobility markets in the urban environment on traditional mobility providers (automotive, public transport, …) and for new business actors.

BHP global network stands strong together

Fri, 06/04/2021 - 04:03

One of the world’s largest mining companies consistently refuses to engage with the union, making IndustriALL’s global BHP network an important platform for action and solidarity.

Global union support for General Motors workers in Mexico

Fri, 06/04/2021 - 03:42

Mexican union federation FESIIAAAN held a press conference with representatives of IndustriALL and unions in Brazil, Canada and the US, showing support for General Motors (GM) workers in Mexico, who are fighting for a new collective employment agreement that is not an employer protection contract.

IndustriALL principles and guidelines on telework

Thu, 06/03/2021 - 17:53

Due to the recent increase of telework in all sectors, including manufacturing, energy and mining, in consultation with all sectors’ and sections’ co-chairs, especially the co-chairs for the white-collar section, IndustriALL has developed principles and guidelines to support trade unions in their negotiations on legislation, policies and collective agreements on telework.

Lesotho workers strike over government failure to announce wage increases

Thu, 06/03/2021 - 09:24

IndustriALL affiliate, the independent Democratic Union of Lesotho (IDUL), is involved in dialogue with the ministry of labour and employment to end a national strike over wages which began on 10 May.

National strike committee calls for more protests in Colombia

Thu, 06/03/2021 - 06:28

A month after protests began in Colombia, the national strike comittee is calling for fresh demonstrations after the government refused to sign a preliminary agreement guaranteeing peaceful protests.

Court rules Shell must cut greenhouse gas emissions

Wed, 06/02/2021 - 08:18

As the oil giant is not fulfilling its duty of care in combatting climate change, a Dutch court has ruled that Shell must speed up cutting carbon emissions by 45 per cent by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. Announced on 26 May, the verdict not only applies to Shell, but also to its suppliers and customers. 

North America cement unions continue to build power

Mon, 05/31/2021 - 10:56

Representatives of IndustriALL Global Union’s North American affiliates in the cement industry met to discuss labour issues, updating each other on collective bargaining, organizing campaigns and global trends in the industry, including how the pandemic  impacts workers.

The fatally hazardous environment in Pakistan’s largely unregulated coal mines

Mon, 05/31/2021 - 05:48

With the government reluctant to ratify ILO C176, Pakistan’s miners are condemned to work in death traps.

3-month extension to Bangladesh Transition Accord achieved

Mon, 05/31/2021 - 04:45

Global unions and international fashion brands agree to a three-month extension of the commitments of the 2018 Transition Accord to allow negotiations to continue.

Kyrgyzstan: controversial trade union law vetoed

Fri, 05/28/2021 - 09:41

The law on trade unions that would seriously undermine freedom of association in Kyrgyzstan and deprive unions of their independence was vetoed by the President on 27 May.

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