Leader of Belarusian trade union REPAM prosecuted for defending labour rights21 marzo, 2017Chair of IndustriALL Global Union affiliate the Belarusian Radio and Electronic Industry Workers' Union (REPAM), and deputy member of the Executive Committee of IndustriALL European region, Gennady Fedynich has been found guilty of participating in an unlawful mass event after joining protests against the presidential decree on social dependency and fined US$ 640.
Bangladesh: garment workers fight for their union to be legally registered 20 marzo, 2017Workers at the Orchid Sweater factory in Bangladesh are calling for solidarity support as their attempts to secure formal union registration have been repeatedly denied since February 2016.
Brazilian trade unions and social movements hold day of action against pensions reform20 marzo, 2017More than one million workers from all sectors joined forces on 15 March to strike or protest at labour and pensions reforms that threaten their rights.
Unions in Mexico, US and Canada unite in tackling Trump20 marzo, 2017Independent unions and allied NGOs came together in Mexico City on 15 March to debate the impact of the Trump agenda on the North American labour movement.
Belarus: trade unionists among 50 arrested following protests16 marzo, 2017Some 50 people in Belarus, including at least 12 trade unionists, have been brutally arrested in retaliation to a series of mass protests against a presidential decree imposing a tax on the unemployed.
Swazi affiliate challenges union busting at textile factory 16 marzo, 2017IndustriALL affiliate the Amalgamated Trade Unions of Swaziland (Atuswa) is fighting for recognition of the union at garment factory, Fashion International, where a large majority of workers want to organize.
IndustriALL women out in force for IWD 201716 marzo, 2017More unions than ever have been in touch to share news of their participation in International Women’s Day this year.
Australia: CFMEU wins Just Transition for Hazelwood power station workers15 marzo, 2017The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has won a Just Transition deal for workers at the Hazelwood power station in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria.
Global mining unions demand BHP Billiton resume negotiations at La Escondida mine in Chile14 marzo, 2017IndustriALL Global Union and several mining affiliates are calling on the management of La Escondida copper mine in Chile and BHP Billiton, the majority owner, to resume collective agreement negotiations.
Moldovan miners demand restoration of early retirement14 marzo, 2017A sharp increase in the retirement age in Moldova has deprived miners of their benefits. The miners have appealed for support to the Federation of Constructions and Building Materials Trade Unions of the Republic of Moldova (FCBMTU).
