Union protests in Casablanca disrupted by security forces15 junio, 2023The Confédération Démocratique du Travail (CDT) called for a national protest on 4 June to denounce the weakening of purchasing power and increasing prices in the country. Moroccan security forces surrounded protesters in an attempt to prevent the march.
Iraqi government withdraws fuel increase proposal after workers protest15 junio, 2023Workers of the South Refineries Company in Basra, Dhi Qar and Maysan, as well as workers of petroleum products companies, had protest demonstrations in front of the companies’ headquarters from 25 to 30 May.
Human rights due diligence is key to protecting workers14 junio, 2023Human rights due diligence is essential for protecting and promoting workers' rights. It requires companies take real steps to identify, prevent, and address any adverse human rights impacts resulting from their operations.
6 workers killed in Casablanca factory collapse13 junio, 2023The collapse of sections of a building housing a textile factory in Casablanca, Morocco led to the death of six workers. The tragedy occurred on 8 June in the early hours of the morning, in the Tit Mellil industrial zone.
Korean Metal Workers’ Union stands up to anti-union government 12 junio, 2023On 31 May, over 50,000 members of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union (KMWU) downed tools, calling on the government to stop union repression and for President Yoon Suk-yeol to step down.
Youth forum in Kyrgyzstan discuss organizing and communication9 junio, 2023Better conditions for home workers, organizing and trade union communications were topics on the agenda at the Youth forum in Kyrgyzstan. On 1 and 2 June, IndustriALL brought together young trade union leaders and activists from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan under the age of 35.
Violent attack against Korean unionists must stop 8 junio, 2023Two unionists from the Federation of Korean Metalworkers’ Trade Unions (FKMTU) were injured after they were violently attacked by Korean police.
Gender equality must be a priority7 junio, 2023Gender equality that ensures women have their share of well-paying jobs, and receive equal pay for work of equal value. All workers should enjoy equal rights, yet female and young workers remain subject to discrimination resulting in many being denied their fundamental rights. IndustriALL fights their discrimination at work by promoting their fairer and stronger participation in trade unions. Women must have equal pay, equal opportunities, and safe working environments.
Building stronger unions in Asia Pacific through collective struggle 7 junio, 2023IndustriALL Global Union Asia Pacific executive committee urges affiliates in the region to build stronger unions through collective efforts.
Unionist nine-month jail ordeal expose workers’ rights violations in Madagascar 6 junio, 2023After a presidential pardon, jailed unionist Sento Chang has been released after nine months in Madagascar’s Antanimora prison, one of the worst prisons in the world according to Human Rights Watch. Sento was jailed for posting the outcome of union negotiations on social media. Unions from Madagascar participating at the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, are challenging the sentencing and jailing, and calling upon the island nation’s government to stop repeatedly violating workers’ rights.
