Chosen regions

Hyundai Motor India workers on strike

Nov 1, 2012

Hyundai Motor India workers launched their 4th strike action on 30 October 2012 demanding the reinstatement of remaining 27 workers who were dismissed in 2008, recognition of Hyundai Motor India Employees’ Union (HMIEU) and renegotiation of wage agreement.

Automotive

Confronting global capital

Lesotho workers march for a living wage

Nov 1, 2012

Not accepting delays in the gazetting of minimum wages in Lesotho, 1,000 garment workers marched to the Prime Minister’s office on Monday 29 October 2012 to demand a living wage.

Garment

Living wage

Gerdau Workers’ Network unites for rights in Colombia

Nov 2, 2012

See the new campaign leaflet of the Gerdau Workers’ World Council, one of the most active worker networks of IndustriALL affiliates, taking united action to defend the rights of Gerdau workers in Colombia.

Base metals

Cold Facts: H&M garments produced in miserable working conditions in Cambodia

Nov 6, 2012

Kalla Fakta (Cold Facts), an investigative Swedish TV show on 24 October, exposed poor working and living conditions under which H&M, one of the leading fashion brand’s garment products are produced.

Garment

Living wage

Victory for Texim workers in Turkey

Nov 7, 2012

After 4 months of struggle and the insistent campaigning of Texim workers, the union’s key demands for recognition of fundamental workers’ rights and reinstatement have been accepted.

Garment

Finnish unions stand up for young workers

Nov 7, 2012

Finnish trade union confederations and SASK reject proposals on cutting wages and salaries for young workers.