Unions discuss revival of the textile and garment sector in Africa15 juillet, 2021Illegal imports, especially from China, are threatening the revival of the textile and garment sector in Africa, said IndustriALL Global Union affiliates during an online meeting on 9 July.
Unions allege severe violations of workers’ rights at eyewear giant Luxottica15 juillet, 2021(Washington/Geneva) – National and international labour groups today filed a complaint under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises alleging severe violations of workers’ freedom of association rights at the Luxottica manufacturing and distribution center in McDonough, Georgia, USA.
Record participation in global auto meeting15 juillet, 2021More than 100 representatives of auto workers from around the world met online on 12 and 13 July to collectively confront the challenges facing the sector.
South African unions condemn unrest, violence, and looting15 juillet, 2021IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in South Africa condemn the violence and unrest that has broken out in the country.
The future is ours; the future is now!14 juillet, 2021IndustriALL’s global youth forum was held virtually on 13 July, bringing together over 150 young workers from around the world to discuss youth integration in unions and in the international movement. Their message is clear: “We want to shape the world that we want!”.
Bangladesh factory fire deaths demonstrate need for new Accord12 juillet, 2021The death of at least 52 workers at the Hashem Food juice factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, shows that factory safety continues to be a major issue in the country.
Organizing along the battery supply chain12 juillet, 2021Given the workers rights' violations and a low union density, coupled with an expected increase in battery demand in the next ten years, IndustriALL and affiliates have started developing a strategy for workers along the supply chain.
Union-run clinics in South African garment sector certified for Covid-19 vaccination8 juillet, 2021Industrial primary health care clinics in the garment sector, run by IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union (SACTWU) and some employers, are now certified by the department of health to carry out Covid-19 vaccinations.
IndustriALL calls on Indian government to address safety crisis 8 juillet, 2021In an online press conference held on 7 July, IndustriALL Global Union and its Indian affiliates highlighted increasing industrial accidents and workers’ deaths due to Covid-19, and called for the government to take urgent action to improve occupational health and safety.
Asia Pacific young workers enhance cooperation to effect changes8 juillet, 2021More than a hundred young unionists in the Asia Pacific region met in a virtual regional youth conference on 23 June. They committed to enhance cooperation to overcome challenges faced by young workers and effect structural changes within unions and in workplaces.
