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).
New collective agreement at Volkswagen in Russia14 marzo, 2017Three months of intensive collective bargaining at the Volkswagen plant in Kaluga in Russia resulted in a renegotiated collective agreement at the end of February 2017.
Mining: initial study shows trade unions save lives 14 marzo, 2017The findings of a preliminary study have confirmed IndustriALL Global Union’s global campaign message on mine health and safety - trade unions save lives.
Help us stop the asbestos trade13 marzo, 2017IndustriALL Global Union is calling on affiliates to take action to help stop the deadly trade in asbestos. Please download the letter to send to your government.
India: 117 workers acquitted and 31 convicted in Maruti Suzuki case 10 marzo, 2017On 10 March the Gurgaon district court delivered the judgment on the case on violence at Maruti Suzuki Manesar plant. The court acquitted 117 workers while 31, including all union office bearers, were found guilty.
Korea: victory for unions as President Park is ousted10 marzo, 2017IndustriALL Global Union’s affiliates in South Korea today welcomed a decision by the Constitutional Court to oust President Park Geun-hye over her role in a corruption scandal.
Philippines: textile and garment workers trained in negotiation skills10 marzo, 2017Textile and garment workers and allied sectors affiliated with IndustriALL Global Union participated in a three day collective bargaining and negotiation training course from 3 to 5 March 2017 at Antipolo City.
