IndustriALL 3rd Congress calls for an end to violence in Eswatini30 septiembre, 2021For over three decades, the government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has violated human and trade union rights. However, there are increasing calls against this impunity, and for democratic reforms to be implemented.
Iranian oil workers improve conditions through struggle 30 septiembre, 2021Over the past three years, contract workers on Iranian oil projects have improved their conditions through a series of wildcat strikes. Now an activist from IndustriALL’s Iranian affiliate UMMI has been formally mandated to represent the workers in negotiations with the oil companies, the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and the government.
Police in Bangladesh obstruct union activities 30 septiembre, 2021In a serious violation of workers’ rights, Bangladeshi police first banned a number of union meetings and then physically stopped participants from joining a meeting where a regional committee of the IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC) was to be formed.
35-day strike ends in agreement at Albemarle, Chile30 septiembre, 2021The strike at the Salar de Atacama facility in Chile's Antofagasta region has ended after the union reached an agreement with Albemarle Corp, the world's leading lithium producer.
Cambodian unions say minimum wage increase is not enough29 septiembre, 2021The Prime Minister of Cambodia’s announcement of a US$2 increase to the minimum wage has left trade unions dissatisfied.
Workers create union network in Latin America’s glass sector29 septiembre, 2021The second regional meeting of the glass sector was held online on 22 September, with participation of leaders from IndustriALL affiliates in Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Aiming to promote solidarity, organizing and better union presence in the glass sector in Latin America, participants agreed to launch a regional glass network and continue regular information exchanges.
Farmindustria-Abbott workers in Peru continue their fight28 septiembre, 2021The union of Farmindustria workers in Peru, part of Peru's federation of manufacturing workers (FETRIMAP), an affiliate of IndustriALL Global Union, went on strike on 1 September to demand increased wages and better working conditions.
Call for tender - specific research on the labour impact of new mobility concepts28 septiembre, 2021IndustriALL Global Union, the International Transport Workers’ Federation and UNI Global Union, with the support of the Friedrich-Ebert Foundation, are calling for tenders regarding a specific research on the labour impact of new mobility concepts.
Indian unions unite against government's anti-labour policies 28 septiembre, 2021Indian unions are taking action against the government’s plans to privatize key assets and sectors on 7 October, World Day for Decent Work, as the so-called National Monetisation Pipeline could violate human and worker’s rights and fail to create decent jobs.
Save workers’ lives and make occupational health and safety fundamental right 27 septiembre, 2021According to the first joint WHO/ILO monitoring report, at least 1.9 million workers lose their lives every year due to the work-related diseases and injuries. However, when adding causes of death by risk factors not included and filling in information gaps from poor record-keeping to the data from 2000 – 2016, the number is closer to a staggering 3 million deaths.
