Union intensifies calls for urgent dialogue on multiparty democracy in Eswatini18 novembre, 2021IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, the Amalgamated Trade Union of Swaziland (ATUSWA), reiterated its calls for a multiparty democracy in Eswatini during its 2nd congress at Sidvokodvo on 13 November.
Trade unions at COP26: what we did, what we achieved, and what we need to focus on now17 novembre, 2021Trade union delegates, including representatives from IndustriALL Global Union and industriAll Europe, spent two intense weeks lobbying and organizing at COP26 in Glasgow to make sure that workers’ issues were on the agenda at the climate conference.
Mining unions engage governments for the implementation of ILO Convention 17617 novembre, 2021IndustriALL affiliates in South East Asia’s mine sector vow to continue engaging governments in social dialogue and call for ILO Convention 176 on Safety and Health in Mines to be implemented.
IndustriALL Global Union is looking for a regional research, communications and campaigns officer in its South Asia Office 16 novembre, 2021IndustriALL is looking for a full-time regional research, communications and campaigns officer based in New Delhi, India, one of the five regional offices. The regional office in Delhi covers India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The position will require some travel in the countries covered by the office.
COP26 concludes with half-hearted Glasgow Climate Pact16 novembre, 2021The 26th Conference of the Parties concluded on Saturday, 13 November. Union representatives who attended the conference believe that the final agreement struck on Saturday evening, the so-called Glasgow Climate Pact, lacks the ambition needed to limit global warming to 1.5° C compared to pre-industrial levels as defined in the Paris Agreement.
India’s coal mines claim four more lives 16 novembre, 2021Within the space of one week, three serious accidents have occurred in coal mines in India, claiming the lives of four workers.
Covid-19 vaccination hesitancy comes under the spotlight at Sub Saharan Africa occupational health and safety meeting 11 novembre, 2021With the African continent being the lowest in terms of Covid-19 vaccinated populations globally, the countries are also facing increased vaccine hesitancy with the few available doses having no takers in some countries, say trade unions from Sub Saharan Africa who are affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union.
New minimum wage in Pakistan is a union win10 novembre, 2021The provincial government in Sindh, Pakistan, increased the minimum wage for unskilled workers above the set national increase. Employers went to court, but a judgement last month ruled that the Sindh government’s minimum wage should not be interfered with.
A stronger commitment is needed for binding UN treaty9 novembre, 2021At the end of last month, the 7th round of discussions on the UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights took place in Geneva. IndustriALL, together with the ITUC and other global unions, are calling on all governments to step up and fully support negotiations which will continue next year.
Caterpillar global union network reinforces global solidarity 8 novembre, 2021Building strong networks among workers in multinational companies to provide platforms for exchange and support is essential in building workers’ power. The Caterpillar global union network met online to discuss collective bargaining and industrial developments towards green tech and digitalization.
