Bangladesh factory fire deaths demonstrate need for new Accord12 julio, 2021The death of at least 52 workers at the Hashem Food juice factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, shows that factory safety continues to be a major issue in the country.
Organizing along the battery supply chain12 julio, 2021Given the workers rights' violations and a low union density, coupled with an expected increase in battery demand in the next ten years, IndustriALL and affiliates have started developing a strategy for workers along the supply chain.
Union-run clinics in South African garment sector certified for Covid-19 vaccination8 julio, 2021Industrial primary health care clinics in the garment sector, run by IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union (SACTWU) and some employers, are now certified by the department of health to carry out Covid-19 vaccinations.
IndustriALL calls on Indian government to address safety crisis 8 julio, 2021In an online press conference held on 7 July, IndustriALL Global Union and its Indian affiliates highlighted increasing industrial accidents and workers’ deaths due to Covid-19, and called for the government to take urgent action to improve occupational health and safety.
Asia Pacific young workers enhance cooperation to effect changes8 julio, 2021More than a hundred young unionists in the Asia Pacific region met in a virtual regional youth conference on 23 June. They committed to enhance cooperation to overcome challenges faced by young workers and effect structural changes within unions and in workplaces.
Kyrgyzstan: New law on trade unions must comply with international labour standards7 julio, 2021Despite a veto by the President of a controversial law on trade unions, on 30 June the Kyrgyz parliament adopted a new law on trade unions with provisions that breach ILO Conventions 87 and 98.
Garment worker killed and many injured in protest at Bangladesh EPZ 6 julio, 2021A woman garment worker was killed and many were injured on 13 June 2021 following a police crackdown on protesting workers of Lenny Fashions and Lenny Apparels at Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ), Ashulia. The workers were demanding their wages after the closure of the factory.
Unions demand democratic reforms in Eswatini2 julio, 2021IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in Eswatini are urging the government to heed demands for democratic reforms as expressed in the national protests that are taking place in the country.
Bayer workers in Latin America look to expand and strengthen their network2 julio, 2021Bayer union leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean have agreed to work together to strengthen their network and bring in workers from other countries in the region.
Unions concerned by slow Covid-19 vaccination in Sub Saharan Africa amid surging infections1 julio, 2021In the absence of Covid-19 vaccines that can reduce prevalence, slow down mutations, severe disease and death, the region is heading towards a catastrophe if immediate action is not taken by governments, employers, and other stakeholders, say IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in Sub Saharan Africa.
