Striking Myanmar miners hurt military revenue26 julio, 2021Since the military coup in February, 4,800 miners have been on strike in Monywa township. The solid five-month strike has undermined the revenue of the military regime.
Myanmar trade unions call for comprehensive economic sanctions22 julio, 2021The Confederation of Trade Unions of Myanmar (CTUM) is calling for comprehensive economic sanctions against the country, and for the international community to isolate the military regime. The CTUM is part of the 16-member Labour Alliance, representing the entire labour movement in the country.
IndustriALL holds successful test event for online Congress22 julio, 2021Today in Geneva, IndustriALL hosted a test event for the organization’s third Congress, which will be held online. Because the Congress will decide the future direction of the organization, it was crucial to test online participation and voting. The test was a success.
Kenya unions support proposals for unemployment insurance fund22 julio, 2021IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in Kenya, which organize in the textile and garment, engineering and auto manufacturing, oil and gas, and other manufacturing sectors, welcome proposals by the government to set up an unemployment insurance fund for retrenched workers or those who resign on medical grounds.
Ukrainian uranium miners fight for their jobs22 julio, 2021Two Ukrainian affiliates of IndustriALL Global Union are fighting to protect decent jobs and timely wage payments for 8,000 workers of the only Ukrainian enterprise that extracts and processes uranium ore for Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
Union busting at PT Schneider Electric in Indonesia16 julio, 2021PT Schneider Electric Manufacturing Batam has engaged in union busting by dismissing FSPMI union leader Mr Zulkarnain.
Call for tenders - the Future of Work and Just Transition16 julio, 2021IndustriALL Global Union is calling for tenders to develop a Guide of Practice on the Future of Work and Just Transition in the face of multiple drivers of change.
Unions discuss revival of the textile and garment sector in Africa15 julio, 2021Illegal imports, especially from China, are threatening the revival of the textile and garment sector in Africa, said IndustriALL Global Union affiliates during an online meeting on 9 July.
Unions allege severe violations of workers’ rights at eyewear giant Luxottica15 julio, 2021(Washington/Geneva) – National and international labour groups today filed a complaint under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises alleging severe violations of workers’ freedom of association rights at the Luxottica manufacturing and distribution center in McDonough, Georgia, USA.
Record participation in global auto meeting15 julio, 2021More than 100 representatives of auto workers from around the world met online on 12 and 13 July to collectively confront the challenges facing the sector.
