CANADA Rio Tinto actions14 octubre, 2014In Canada on 7 October IndustriALL affiliates, the United Steelworkers Canada (USW), UNIFOR and the Fédération de l’Industrie Manufacturière de la Construction des Syndicats Nationaux (FIM-CSN) take action as part of the "Global Day of Defiance" against Rio Tinto.
NIGERIA14 octubre, 2014IndustriALL affiliates in Nigeria held a press conference to highlight the programmes and activities planned on 7 October for the World Day for Decent Work (WDDW).
Workers at Ansell continue to fight for their rights14 octubre, 2014Sri Lankan union and IndustriALL affiliate FTZGSEU took action on 11 October to mark the one-year anniversary of the strike against Ansell. Workers gathered in front of the main gate at the Biyagama Export Processing Zone, Sri Lanka, to show authorities and Ansell management that the fight continues.
EGYPT14 octubre, 2014IndustriALL affiliate Free Trade Union of Misr Mahalla Spinning and Weaving Company - FTUMMSWC participated in the day of action to STOP Precarious Work
GUINEA Rio Tinto actions14 octubre, 2014IndustriALL affiliate, the Union Syndicale des Travailleurs de Guinée (USTG), had planned to organize a carnival and seminar to mark the Rio Tinto day of action. They also planned to distribute the global flyer. However as a result of the ebola crisis, workers and union officials were sent home and no action could be organized.
Cambodia – garment workers protest after delay in wage decision13 octubre, 2014Over a thousand garment workers took to the streets in Phnom Penh on Sunday to demand better pay following a delay in announcing a new minimum wage.
USA Rio Tinto actions13 octubre, 2014IndustriALL affiliates, the United Steelworkers (USW) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), took action on 7 October against Rio Tinto.
MONGOLIA Rio Tinto actions13 octubre, 2014IndustriALL affiliate the Federation of Energy, Geology and Mining Workers’ Trade Unions of Mongolia (MEGM) participated in the Rio Tinto global day by handing out the Rio Tinto Ugly Truth flyer bo
NETHERLANDS Rio Tinto actions13 octubre, 2014Unions at the Rio Tinto aluminum production facility in the Netherlands participated in the global day of action by distributing the global day flyer to workers at the site.
MADAGASCAR Rio Tinto actions13 octubre, 2014IndustriALL affiliate in Madagascar, the Fédération des Syndicats des Travailleurs de l’Energie et des Mines (FISEMA) produced a banner for the global day advertising Rio Tinto's excessive use of p
