Rana Plaza compensation arrangement needs brands’ commitment20 февраля, 2014The one-year anniversary of the Rana Plaza industrial homicide is approaching on 24 April. Only four brands have joined the Rana Plaza Arrangement, an ILO-led initiative to pay compensation to the injured and victims’ families.
Cambodia – tentative steps towards constructive dialogue20 февраля, 2014On 19 February global unions and major apparel brands met with the Cambodian government to discuss a minimum wage reform, trade union legislation and the 21 imprisoned workers.
Ansell workers rally and show strength in Sri Lanka 20 февраля, 2014Dismissed workers at Ansell Lanka have marched on the streets of the Biyagama free trade zone in Sri Lanka to show they will not give up until they are reinstated. IndustriALL demands government mediation after the Supreme Court instructed Ansell to find a settlement with the union.
Rio Tinto stonewalls indigenous communities19 февраля, 2014Rio Tinto has rejected numerous calls from the people of Gove, Australia to release the contents of its lease. The company announced in November it would close its alumina refinery in Gove while continuing to mine bauxite there.
Landmark AWU deal with Rio Tinto gives greater job security for workers18 февраля, 2014IndustriALL has welcomed a breakthrough deal by the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) with mining and metals giant Rio Tinto, which will provide better job security for workers.
RAVINDRA G. GHOSALKAR (Born: 15-10-1945 Deceased: 11-2-2014)18 февраля, 2014IndustriALL remembers Indian trade unionist Ravindra G. Ghosalkar.
Bulgarian unions react against attacks on workers’ rights17 февраля, 2014A proposed bill to amend and supplement the Labour Code has been submitted to the National Assembly in Bulgaria in violation of the statutory procedure for prior consultation with social partners, triggering a strong reaction from trade unions.
IndustriALL stands with unions in Bosnia-Herzegovina fighting for industrial fairness17 февраля, 2014IndustriALL Global Union applauds workers and others who have risen up in anger in Bosnia & Herzegovina over economic frustration and exclusion from a failing system run by the political and business elite.
Global unions and brands to meet with Cambodian government17 февраля, 2014On 19 February, IndustriALL Global Union, the ITUC and a number of global brands will meet with the Cambodian government to discuss the situation in the country’s garment industry following police violence that left four workers dead.
IndustriALL and Mexican miners’ union condemn deaths of five miners at Grupo Mexico mine17 февраля, 2014Just a few days before the anniversary of the industrial homicide at Pasta de Conchos in 2006, when 65 miners lost their life, five more died on Wednesday 12 February at the San Luis de Potosí mine, when the cage carrying the men plunged 750 metres down a lift shaft.
