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Tesla dispute becomes longest strike in modern Swedish history

18 September 2025 at 10:36

27 October will mark the second anniversary of IF Metall’s strike against Tesla, making it the longest strike in Sweden in modern times. Following talks between IF Metall and Tesla’s Swedish management, with the involvement of the National Mediation Office, it is clear that the parties remain far apart in the ongoing dispute over collective agreements at Tesla’s facilities.

Birleşik Metal-İş fights rights violations at SAG Hidrolik

16 September 2025 at 13:36

Workers at SAG Hidrolik in Hendek, Sakarya, are fighting for union recognition and fair treatment, despite ongoing intimidation from their employer.

Bangladesh’s shipbreaking yards remain danger zones

15 September 2025 at 09:44

Despite the Hong Kong Convention’s entry into force earlier this year, serious workplace accidents continue to occur in Bangladesh’s shipbreaking yards, raising urgent concerns about the lack of real change on the ground.

YKK workers still denied rights in Türkiye

10 September 2025 at 15:19

YKK workers in Türkiye are still fighting for their right to collective bargaining, as the company continues to deny recognition of their union.

Strike averted: Nigerian unions vs Dangote

10 September 2025 at 13:19

On 8 September, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) reached a conciliation agreement with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, averting a nationwide strike over anti-union practices.

IndustriALL renews call for brands to leave Myanmar

4 September 2025 at 15:38

IndustriALL is repeating its call on several brands including Bestseller, Next and Hunkemöller, to cease operations in Myanmar and immediately begin negotiations with IndustriALL on a responsible exit from a country under military rule where labour and human rights have been eradicated.

Korea: Passage of pro-labour bill marks progress, calls for further reform

1 September 2025 at 11:24

Korean trade unions recognized the passage of the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act (TULRAA) as a meaningful step in the right direction, while urging the government on 29 August to pursue deeper labour law reforms.

Russian strikes continue to cripple Ukraine’s mines and communities

22 August 2025 at 10:58

IndustriALL Ukrainian affiliates report a dramatic escalation of attacks on workers and workplaces in recent months. In the first seven months of 2025, because of Russian aggression, 676 workers were injured in their workplaces and 146 workers were killed due to missile and artillery shelling of enterprise territories, airstrikes and FPV drone attacks by the armed forces of the Russian Federation on industrial sites, production facilities and transport vehicles.

IndustriALL stands with UGTT against escalating attacks

21 August 2025 at 15:07

IndustriALL Global Union is following with great concern the latest news about the ongoing attacks on the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT). IndustriALL strongly condemns the attacks carried out by some groups on the UGTT's headquarters and the public calls for the UGTT's dissolution.

Malaysia: union condemns dismissals at XSD International Paper

20 August 2025 at 09:28

The Paper and Paper Products Manufacturing Employees Union (PPPMEU) is calling out XSD International Paper for union busting after dismissing 20 union activists.

IndustriALL and ASOS renew global agreement to strengthen workers’ rights

19 August 2025 at 08:25

IndustriALL Global Union and global fashion destination ASOS have renewed their global framework agreement (GFA), reinforcing their mutual commitment to workers’ rights, trade union access, and responsible supply chain practices.

Connecting paper workers internationally to fight back

13 August 2025 at 12:56

IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in the pulp and paper sector strengthened ties at a recent meeting in Jakarta, emphasising the importance of international connections to resist exploitation by powerful industry players.

Indian unions demand Just Transition in coals and renewables

12 August 2025 at 12:20

With its renewable energy sector expanding rapidly while traditional sources such as coal continue to grow India is currently at a crossroads. Despite the heavy reliance on coal, the country has begun closing mines and shifting to renewables as part of its efforts to achieve the 2070 net-zero target. In this context, it is crucial to understand workers’ concerns and advocate for worker-centered policies to ensure a Just Transition.

Unions push to close South East Asia's gender pay gap

22 July 2025 at 11:04

Twenty women and men trade union leaders from South East Asia made a clear commitment to take action to reduce the considerable gender pay gap in the region.

Kenyan court halts Springtech’s unfair dismissals

21 July 2025 at 16:56

In a ruling delivered on 11 July and welcomed by trade unions, the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Mombasa barred Springtech Kenya Limited—a manufacturing firm—from terminating workers' contracts for joining a union.

What are South Africa’s green jobs?

17 July 2025 at 16:39

With South Africa at a critical moment in its pursuit of a greener economy, the findings of a research report titled Mapping of Green Jobs, Skills Development and the Just Energy Transition, underscore the transformative potential of green jobs. The report highlights the need for targeted upskilling, international cooperation and policies to ensure a Just Transition that protects workers’ rights and livelihoods.

Latin America’s trade union leaders meet to strengthen the paper sector

17 July 2025 at 13:05

Union representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay met in Buenos Aires to examine the challenges facing the pulp and paper sector and to strengthen coordinated action in the region. The event was attended by representatives of the Belgian union federation ACV-CSC BIE, building on an international alliance aimed at pursuing joint strategies.

Workers continue to fight after Next’s Sri Lanka factory closure

15 July 2025 at 17:19

In May, more than 1,400 workers were reportedly dismissed via a WhatsApp message when UK retailer Next closed its wholly owned factory in Sri Lanka without proper notice. Two months on, the affected workers and their union remain determined to challenge what they call an unlawful and irresponsible closure. Those who refused to sign resignation letters are now unemployed while their case is heard by the Department of Labour’s Employment Unit. Many face severe hardship during Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, with some skipping meals daily.

Sub-Saharan African unions launch online worker-education platform

10 July 2025 at 16:52

Seventy participants from IndustriALL affiliates across 17 Sub-Saharan African countries launched an online worker-educators forum, a joint initiative with the International Federation of Workers Education Associations (IFWEA), on 1 July.

Just Transition manifesto: garment workers demand a fair, worker-led shift

10 July 2025 at 16:19

Workers must not be forced to bear the costs of the green transition. That was the resounding message from the third workshop on decent jobs and social protection for a Just Transition in the textile and garment supply chain, held on 7 July, by the ITUC’s Just Transition and Climate department, IndustriALL Global Union and industriAll European Trade Union.

India: millions of workers go on strike to defend workers’ rights

9 July 2025 at 17:27

Today, millions of workers across India—from both formal and informal sectors and from rural and urban areas—went on strike and took to the streets to defend their rights, which have been severely undermined under the current right-wing government.The countrywide general strike was called by the Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions in India, along with sectoral and independent federations and farmers’ organizations to intensify the fight against the government’s anti-labour policies.

South East Asia sees surge in trade union youth movements

8 July 2025 at 13:49

Since the adoption of the IndustriALL Global Union 2021-2025 Action Plan, the secretariat has been actively driving its transformative agenda, strengthening youth empowerment through enhanced structural arrangements.

India: Over 40 killed in factory explosion

4 July 2025 at 14:49

On 30 June, a massive fire broke out at a pharmaceutical unit of Sigachi Industries in India, leaving more than 40 workers dead and injuring over 30 others. Many of the bodies were charred beyond recognition and DNA samples had to be collected to identify the victims. Media reports indicate that some workers are still missing as authorities continue to clear debris at the site. Approximately 143 workers were present in the factory when fire engulfed the building.

Alang workers, industry and global allies unite for Hong Kong Convention

3 July 2025 at 15:46

In a display of unity, workers, government, industry and global organizations came together to mark the historic entry into force of the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) on 26 June 2025. To commemorate this milestone, a tripartite meeting and workers’ rally were held on 29 June in Alang, India—home to some of the world’s largest ship recycling yards led by the Alang Sosiya Ship Recycling and General Workers’ Association (ASSRGWA), reaffirming their shared commitment to fair and effective implementation of the Convention.

Union fury erupts over forced Mothae Mine layoffs

3 July 2025 at 12:02

The Independent Democratic Union of Lesotho (IDUL) is strongly objecting to the forced leave of 400 workers at Mothae Diamond Mine in Lesotho.

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