Building strong unions

New toolkit to tackle gender-based violence in the battery supply chain

6 February 2025 at 15:56

The global shift to renewable energy has put the battery supply chain in the spotlight, but behind the scenes, workers, particularly women, face alarming levels of gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH). To combat this, IndustriALL has released a new toolkit offering concrete strategies to address this urgent issue.

Critical transition minerals key to African development

6 February 2025 at 14:27

Discussions on the potential of critical transition minerals in anchoring Africa’s economic development and industrialization were amongst the most topical issues discussed at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, 3-6 February.

Morocco braces for general strike on 5-6 February

4 February 2025 at 17:13

Trade unions unite in protest against government policies affecting workers' rights and purchasing power. This follows on nationwide protests last month.

A step towards safer workplaces in the leather and tanneries industry

4 February 2025 at 11:05

What is the vision for safer workplaces in the leather and tannery industry? Best practices from around the world were discussed at a workshop in Turin on 27 and 28 January.

Affiliate in Bangladesh signs CBA with Hop Lun

23 January 2025 at 08:18

On 6 January, Hop Lun Intimate (BD) Ltd Sommilito Sramik Union, affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union through the Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation (SGSF), successfully signed a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with Hop Lun management after four rounds of negotiations since August 2024.

Moroccan unions protest against draft strike law

21 January 2025 at 06:39

On 5 January, Moroccan unions led nationwide protests against a draft strike law, calling it an assault on trade union freedoms. The Democratic Confederation of Labour (CDT) and the Moroccan Union of Labour (UMT) urged workers to unite against the government's unilateral move to impose what they called a law ‘shackling union work.’

15 coal miners killed in Pakistan

14 January 2025 at 13:25

In the first two weeks of 2025, 15 miners have been killed in Pakistan’s coalfields. The absence of adequate safety mechanisms are behind the grim start of the year for the country’s miners.

El-Sen fights for energy democracy in Northern Cyprus

10 January 2025 at 16:32

IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, the Turkish Electricity Authority of Cyprus Workers Union (El-Sen), is campaigning for a democratic energy policy in Northern Cyprus, advocating for sustainability and safety under public control.

Nexperia Philippines dismisses four union leaders

18 December 2024 at 16:39

Interfering in union activities, Nexperia Philippines has unfairly dismissed four union officials, including the union president Mary Ann Castillo.

Unions push for a Just Transition in the textile and garment sector

16 December 2024 at 10:12

Last month, together with the ITUC Just Transition Centre and industriAll Europe, IndustriALL Global Union hosted a workshop to discuss strategies for ensuring decent work and social protection in the global textile and garment sector, as it faces disruptions from economic and environmental shifts under the green transition. The event brought together union leaders to address the sector’s challenges amidst the green transition and economic transformations.

Unions in MENA tackle due diligence challenges

9 December 2024 at 17:46

Trade unions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have called for stronger measures to enforce due diligence on human and workers’ rights along supply chains. At a regional workshop held in Tunis on 13-14 November, organized by IndustriALL, union leaders highlighted pressing concerns about accountability, enforcement gaps, and the need for solidarity.

Moroccan unions tackle health and safety in the textile sector

5 December 2024 at 16:47

A recent wave of fatal accidents in Morocco’s textile and garment sector has shed light on difficult working conditions and a lack of health and safety measures. IndustriALL Global Union and its affiliate, SNTHC-CDT, are leading efforts to address these issues, with an optimistic meeting with the Ministry of Labour, marking a step toward long-term solutions.

Heidelberg materials workers call for a Just Transition and decent work

3 December 2024 at 12:02

Trade unions and experts unite to demand social dialogue and improved worker protection at Heidelberg Materials.

Global collaboration for workers' rights

29 November 2024 at 08:28

Trade union leaders from Coats factories worldwide convened for the 5th annual meeting of the Coats trade union network in Mudanya, Turkey, on 24–25 November. The meeting focused on working conditions, challenges in the supply chain and finalizing a draft global framework agreement (GFA) with Coats to ensure consistent labour standards across all its operations.

Malaysian unions demand stronger labour law reforms to boost organizing

28 November 2024 at 09:21

Twenty leaders from IndustriALL's Malaysian affiliates gathered in Petaling Jaya for a unity meeting, where they discussed the recent amendments to the Trade Union Act and Industrial Relations Act, which took effect on 15 September.

Global solidarity takes centre stage at IndustriALL's Executive Committee meeting in Istanbul

26 November 2024 at 11:43

From Türkiye to Indonesia, Ukraine, and Palestine, the IndustriALL Executive Committee meeting reflected a shared commitment to tackling the evolving challenges faced by workers globally. As crises intensify and anti-union movements rise, the importance of collective action and global solidarity has never been clearer.

Driving change to end workplace violence against women

25 November 2024 at 11:13

Today, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, IndustriALL Global Union reflects on a year of progress and renews the commitment to eradicate gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the workplace.

Uzbek unions seeking wider international cooperation

14 November 2024 at 09:17

On October 31, an international seminar held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, aimed to promote cooperation by facilitating the exchange of experiences among industrial unions from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

IndustriALL women tackle AI bias and GBVH

13 November 2024 at 12:01

IndustriALL’s Women’s Committee met virtually on 6-7 November to discuss advancing gender equality across sectors. Standout themes were artificial intelligence (AI), due diligence, gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH), and an inspiring pilot mentorship programme.

Kazakh unions demand decent wages

13 November 2024 at 11:21

Kazakh trade unions affiliated with IndustriALL Global Union are callong for wage increases amid the declining purchasing power of workers. The demand was voiced during a meeting in the Kazakh capital Astana on 17 October, attended by representatives from unions, including the Mining and Metallurgical Trade Union Qazaqmetal, and the Industry Trade Union of Chemical, Petrochemical, and Related Industries Qazhimprofsoyuz.

Building trust is vital in organizing white-collar workers

6 November 2024 at 12:01

Twenty trade unionists from South East Asia joined the IndustriALL-FES training on organizing white-collar workers in Manila on 28-31 October.

MENA automotive unions week

5 November 2024 at 07:38

In October 2024, IndustriALL organized the MENA automotive industry unions week in Morocco, with the participation of union leaders from Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. On 6-7 October, the MENA automotive union network met to Just Transition, organizing and workers’ challenges.

Safety lapses in Pakistan’s mines continue to claim workers’ lives

5 November 2024 at 07:32

The situation in Pakistan’s mine is still deplorable. In the last week of October, at least five workers were killed owing to safety lapses in the mining areas of Balochistan.

Union win against Indonesia’s Omnibus law

1 November 2024 at 12:21

In a union victory, Indonesia’s constitutional court has granted 21 out of 71 petition points filed by unions concerning the controversial Job Creation Law and has ordered the government to enact a new law within two years.

Workers’ rights and a level playing field at the OECD

31 October 2024 at 14:36

The OECD is concerned that challenges to the shipbuilding industry due to decarbonization, the rise of China, and the disruption to global trade caused by the Red Sea crisis will lead to a distorted market.

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