Unions call for good and safe jobs at Unilever28 ноября, 2017Unilever has come under criticism from unions for being short-sighted when announcing the target to increase profits by 20 per cent by 2020. The Unilever European Works Council says that employees will be left to foot the bill.
Mission accomplished! Canadian Steelworkers stop Glencore attack after nine month strike28 ноября, 2017371 members of the United Steelworkers – Syndicat des Métallos in Quebec, Canada, have won a new contract with the Glencore-managed CEZinc refinery after nine months of strike action.
Iraq approves ratification of ILO Convention 87 on Freedom of Association27 ноября, 2017Trade unions in Iraq are celebrating after the country’s parliament approved ratification of core ILO Convention 87 on Freedom of Association.
Mexican workers’ deaths sharpen labour debate in NAFTA 27 ноября, 2017The killing of two Mexican employees of a Canadian company has increased tension at the fifth round of NAFTA negotiations. Trade unions in Canada and the United States are calling for better labour standards in Mexico.
Banks and shipowners join campaign for the safe recycling of ships24 ноября, 2017IndustriALL took forward the campaign for the safe recycling of ships at a series of recent meetings in The Netherlands.
Violence against women at work - a trade union issue23 ноября, 2017IndustriALL Global Union has launched a new video to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November.
Saint-Gobain union network advances and promotes global dialogue with management23 ноября, 2017Over 30 trade union representatives from 11 countries in the Saint-Gobain trade union network met in Paris in the headquarters of the IndustriALL affiliate CGT VERRE & CERAMIQUE on 21 and 22 November and discussed the status and developments in Saint-Gobain Group. The participants also met with a company corporate management representative.
Death, destruction and destitution in Pakistan’s coal mines23 ноября, 2017IndustriALL Global Union launches a global campaign for the ratification of ILO Convention 176 in Pakistan.
Seven die at Grasberg mine after Freeport cuts health coverage23 ноября, 2017After workers went on strike at Freeport’s Grasberg mine in May, the company fired them and cut their health coverage. Seven people have died as a result.
IndustriALL affiliates celebrate Africa Industrialization Day – 201722 ноября, 2017Several events were held in conjunction with Africa Industrialization Day, 2017.
