Democratic Republic of Congo: Union organizes artisanal cobalt miners27 febrero, 2018When local communities in Kasulu and Chipuki, Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) discovered cobalt in their backyards a few years ago, they started digging for the precious mineral. Then Chinese companies moved in and bought the concession.
Interview with Iranian trade unionist Maziyar Gilaninejhad26 febrero, 2018Kemal Özkan of IndustriALL interviews Maziyar Gilaninejhad, president of the Union of Metalworkers and Mechanics of Iran in Yerevan, October 2017
Ukrainian miners escalate protest against unpaid wages22 febrero, 2018Nine people have embarked on an indefinite hunger strike after the Ukrainian government failed to fully reimburse millions of dollars in unpaid wages for Ukrainian coal miners dating back to 2015.
DRC: IndustriALL mission finds Glencore gravely mistreating workers at cobalt mines22 febrero, 2018An IndustriALL Global Union fact-finding mission to Glencore’s copper and cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has uncovered alarming mistreatment of workers directly contradicting Glencore’s claims.
100 days until current Accord ends – labour signatories urge brands to sign onto 2018 Accord 22 febrero, 2018With 100 days until the current Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety expires, garment companies are urged to continue their involvement to create a safe and sustainable garment industry in Bangladesh and to sign its successor, the 2018 Transition Accord.
Exedy India workers protest against lockout and suspensions22 febrero, 2018450 union bearers and workers at Exedy India Clutch in Bengaluru, have been locked out following a breakdown in discussions on welfare measures. In response, the workers went on hunger strike on 19 February.
Collie workers’ six-month strike ends in victory21 febrero, 2018After 180 days of strike action and over two years of contract negotiations, Griffin Coal workers in Collie, Western Australia, have returned to work.
How to get your union’s message into the mainstream media21 febrero, 2018Interview with South African labour journalist Terry Bell
Peru: union protests violations of labour rights20 febrero, 2018Workers at Alfred H Knight in Peru are mobilizing after a deadlock in collective bargaining and continuing violations of labour rights by the company.
