Sri Lanka: unions fight for peace and democracy 11 mayo, 2022IndustriALL Global Union is calling on the Sri Lankan government to implement the proposals made by trade unions as possible solutions to the current crisis. IndustriALL stands in solidarity with its affiliates in their fight to restore peace and democracy, amidst a major political and economic crisis in the country.
Unions' role in fighting gender-based violence in the textile sector 5 mayo, 2022The majority of workers in the sector are women in low-paid jobs. IndustriALL is launching the third and final chapter of the research on gender-based violence and harassment with a summary of the results from the garment sector, where women report that trade union presence in the workplace makes a difference in fighting gender-based violence.
Eswatini garment workers continue strike amid intimidation and harassment5 mayo, 2022Despite intimidation by security forces, textile and garment workers in Eswatini are continuing their strike for living wages. Five weeks into the strike, the workers are reiterating their request for at least E15 per hour or E2983 (US$183) per month.
IndustriALL urges Holcim shareholders to push for workers' rights4 mayo, 2022Holcim has declared a zero-harm target for the workers creating the company wealth, but the reality paints a very different picture. As one of the world's biggest cement producers holds its annual general meeting, unions are calling on Holcim to take responsibility for its workers, regardless of employment status, and recognize the global unions as legitimate partners.
Fighting privatization of steel in India4 mayo, 2022On 28 April, IndustriALL affiliates Steel, Metal and Engineering Workers’ Federation of India (SMEFI) and the Indian National Steel, Metal, Metalmines and Engineering Employees’ Federation (INSMMEEF) demonstrated at the Vishakapatnam steel plant, opposing its privatization.
May Day 20223 mayo, 2022Around the world, IndustriALL affiliates took action on this year’s May Day to call for improved workers’ rights.
United in solidarity29 abril, 2022In many parts of the world, this May Day will be the first time since the pandemic struck in 2020 that workers will be able to celebrate May Day together, raising their voices for union rights and against violations.
Belarus tightens grip on independent trade unions29 abril, 2022Belarusian authorities have escalated their campaign against independent trade unions, with more than 20 union leaders detained so far.
Finnish paper workers end historic UPM strike in settlement29 abril, 2022Paperiliitto members at UPM returned to work on 23 April after 112 days of strike that brought the company to a standstill at all sites in Finland.
Gender based violence and harassment is a health and safety issue28 abril, 2022GBVH should be recognised as a workplace hazard and systematically integrated into existing and new health and safety policies. This week, IndustriALL is launching the second chapter of the research on gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH), with a summary of the results from the electronics sector.
