IndustriALL and PSI reach global agreement with Enel20 junio, 2013A new Global Framework Agreement (GFA) was signed on 14 June in Rome between Italian-based power and gas multinational company Enel Group and IndustriALL Global Union, Public Service International (PSI) and Italian trade unions.
Hard-hitting WRC report uncovers abuses at PKC Mexico19 junio, 2013An independent investigation of the Finnish auto parts company PKC in Mexico found widespread violations of workers’ rights, including firing workers who tried to form an independent union and sexual harassment.
Sappi union network launched19 junio, 2013On 3-5 June 2013 trade union representatives of workers employed by the Sappi company met in Johannesburg, where the company has its headquarters, with the aim to create a trade union network at the pulp and paper multinational.
General Strike in Turkey against Government’s continuous brutal violence17 junio, 2013IndustriALL Global Union pledges its full support to the general strike called by five major trade union centers and professional organizations, DISK, KESK, TMMOB, TTB and TDB, taking place today, 17 June, denouncing the Government’s continuous brutal violence by police forces against peaceful demonstrations.
IndustriALL supports international appeal of Hyundai Unions14 junio, 2013Three IndustriALL affiliates, KMWU, IG METALL and OS KOVO launch a joint demand for auto multinational Hyundai to stand by its values and treat its employees with respect.
STOP Precarious Work Materials14 junio, 2013Download posters and Leaflets for the STOP Precarious Work campaign here
Together we can STOP Precarious Work14 junio, 2013In conjunction with the World Day for Decent Work (WDDW) on 7 October 2013, IndustriALL Global Union is once again calling on all affiliates to mobilize their members to STOP Precarious Work.
IndustriAll constitutes Women’s Committee14 junio, 2013The IndustriALL Women’s Committee was constituted in Frankfurt on 27 May 2013. Christine Olivier (Numsa, South Africa) was elected to chair the Committee and Gwenne Farrell (COPE, Canada) was elected as vice-chair.
Campaign for workers’ rights continues in Bangladesh14 junio, 2013Already 50 global brands and retailers have signed the historic Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, launching a major project to make the country’s garment industry safe and sustainable. However, IndustriALL’s campaign to improve labour rights and minimum wages continues.
Bangladeshi unions reject inadequate labour law changes 13 junio, 2013 Bangladeshi union leaders have rejected new labour law proposals drawn up by the government, saying they failed to improve their right to organize workers and guarantee freedom of association.
