Nationwide strike for democracy in Myanmar22 février, 2021Today saw a nationwide strike in Myanmar, as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in spite of a previous statement by the military that protestors risked their lives.
Ford workers in Brazil seek alternative ways to protect jobs22 février, 2021Ford workers are looking for alternative ways to protect their jobs and have agreed to begin talks with the US carmaker’s global management team. They are also looking into the possibility of introducing a bill to nationalize Ford’s operations in Brazil.
ACT brands condemn Myanmar coup19 février, 2021Global retail brands sourcing ready-made garments from Myanmar have released a joint statement with IndustriALL condemning the military coup and affirming their commitment to democratic standards.
Three workers die under collapsing stack at ArcelorMittal South Africa18 février, 2021IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is mourning the death of three workers killed by a collapsing building at the ArcelorMittal plant in Vanderbijlpark on 16 February.
Myanmar’s cyber security law threatens democracy and labour movement18 février, 2021Myanmar’s military regime has introduced a draft cyber security law that gives them sweeping power to suppress and control freedom of information, as workers continue to protest against the coup across the country.
IndustriALL condemns brutal raids on unions in Belarus17 février, 2021On 16 February, police launched raids on the offices and homes of trade union activists, human rights defenders and journalists across the country.
Somalia ratifies C190 and six other ILO conventions17 février, 2021Somalia’s ratification of Convention 190 and six other International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions is the result of a successful campaign by trade unions to improve labour standards in the country.
German unions win the argument on due diligence in supply chains17 février, 2021German unions have argued for years that a law on due diligence in supply chains – Sorgfaltspflichten - is necessary. Now their arguments are being taken seriously, and a new law on due diligence in supply chains is expected to be passed before the elections in autumn 2021.
Bahraini unions demand annual wage increase payment17 février, 2021The General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU) is calling on major companies to end a pay freeze and retroactively pay the usual annual wage increase for workers.
Victims of Brumadinho disaster call for settlement with Vale to be overturned16 février, 2021Mining company Vale and the Minas Gerais state government have reached a settlement over the tragedy that took place two years ago in Brumadinho, Brazil. But affected communities say they were left out of the negotiations and are petitioning the Federal Supreme Court to overturn the agreement.
