Indonesian paper workers striking for fair wages and rights4 mars, 2014IndustriALL’s Indonesian affiliate FSP2KI leads the struggle against Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) after the company illegally broke off collective bargaining talks and called in the local army and police to intimidate workers against supporting the union in West Java.
Georgian miners continue to struggle3 mars, 2014In Georgia the employees of RMG Gold and RMG Copper have been on strike for nearly three weeks demanding better working conditions, salary increase and reinstatement of 184 fired workers.
28 February is EUROPEAN EQUAL PAY DAY3 mars, 2014IndustriALL Global Union supports its sister organization, industriAll Europe’s demands for more justice for women on this campaign day.
IndustriALL joins union rally against xenophobia in Switzerland 3 mars, 2014On 1 March, IndustriALL joined 12,000 people in a mass demonstration in Berne to protest against last month’s anti-immigration vote in Switzerland.
Jyrki Raina speaks about his tour to five Asian countries3 mars, 2014Jyrki Raina, General Secretary of IndustriALL Global Union, describes his experience about an inspiring and energetic series of trips to Asia.
Fight against precarious work: a central demand in Rio Tinto Campaign2 mars, 2014Rio Tinto is notorious for its union bashing tactics and abuse of precarious workers. As a consequence, IndustriALL Global Union launched in Cape Town, South Africa, on 6 February, its global corporate campaign against mining giant Rio Tinto. The main aim of this campaign is to force a seismic shift in the way Rio Tinto relates to workers and trade unions across their operations.
Not so sparkly conditions in Botswana diamond polishing 28 février, 2014IndustriALL affiliates in Botswana’s diamond polishing sector report dangerous working conditions and poor wages for the predominantly female workforce.
Cambodian government must urgently restart dialogue with unions28 février, 2014At the end of a week of overtime boycotts by garment workers in Cambodia, IndustriALL is urging the Cambodian government to resume negotiations with unions without delay.
41 years of Indian street vendors’ struggle wins legislative victory 27 février, 2014A bill to protect the rights of urban street vendors, including against police harassment, adopted by the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament in India.
Los Mineros win clear victory in Zacatecas26 février, 2014Miners at the El Coronel mine, Zacatecas, will now be represented by the National Miner’s Union (SNTMMSRM), led by Napoleón Gómez Urrutia, in their relations with the authorities and for collective bargaining purposes with the Minera Frisco mining company.
