Pakistan coal mine explosion renews calls for stronger mine safety4 août, 2026A deadly methane gas explosion has struck a coal mine in Sorange, near Quetta in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The blast on 30 July 2026 has once again exposed the dangerous conditions mine workers face. It has also prompted renewed calls for stronger occupational safety and health protections across the country's mining industry.
India: workers and farmers reaffirm united action30 juillet, 2026Trade unions and farmers' organizations from across India reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening joint action at a national convention held in New Delhi on 29 July. The convention was jointly organized by India's Central Trade Unions (CTUs) and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM). It adopted a declaration committing to closer coordination on issues affecting workers, farmers, and rural communities. Additionally, the declaration outlined a strategy for future collective action.
African mining unions launch network to defend workers’ rights30 juillet, 2026African mining unions have launched the African mining network (AMNet) to coordinate regional action on the sector. The network will focus on mine workers' rights, precarious work, health and safety, critical minerals, supply-chain accountability and a Just Transition across the continent.
Mine workers prioritize health and safety29 juillet, 2026IndustriALL Global Union brought together affiliates from around the world on 28 July 2026 to address health and safety in mining as a priority. Participants called for faster ratification and implementation of ILO Convention 176 (C176) on safety and health in mines and for greater trade union involvement in risk assessment.
Flex faces investor scrutiny over Malaysia union busting ahead of AGM27 juillet, 2026Institutional investors are being urged to press Flex Ltd. on union suppression at its Penang, Malaysia plant, as the electronics manufacturer prepares for its annual general meeting in Austin, Texas, on 5 August.
Mauritania training workshop on health and safety27 juillet, 2026On 8 and 9 July 2026, the Fédération Nationale de l'Energie Hydrocarbure et Mines et Industrie (FNEHMI) organized a training workshop on occupational health and safety. Bringing together 23 trade unionists, the workshop produced a medium-term action plan covering membership, dialogue, collective bargaining and occupational health and safety.
Moroccan unions want strong due diligence and trade rules24 juillet, 2026Moroccan trade unions are calling for stronger human rights due diligence and fair, rules-based trade, as international investment pours into the country's manufacturing sector.
Women’s Centre visit to Autoliv in Nador24 juillet, 2026On Wednesday 22 July 2026, the Women's Centre in Tunisia and IndustriALL organized a field visit and training day at Autoliv's site in Nador, Zaghouan Governorate. The centre operates under the auspices of Fédération Générale du Textile, de l'Habillement, Chaussure et Cuir (FGTHCC-UGTT) and IndustriALL.
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court reinstates 135 sacked Waverley Blankets workers23 juillet, 2026On 13 July 2026, Zimbabwean textile workers won a major Supreme Court victory after Waverley Blankets dismissed 135 workers for refusing to give up their permanent contracts.
Take action: Stop union busting at Taidoc Technology, Taiwan23 juillet, 2026IndustriALL Global Union and its Taiwan R.O.C. affiliate Republic of China Metalworkers' Union (ROCMU) are calling union members to support a LabourStart campaign to end union busting at TaiDoc Technology Corporation.
