Kyrgyzstan: New law on trade unions must comply with international labour standards7 July, 2021Despite a veto by the President of a controversial law on trade unions, on 30 June the Kyrgyz parliament adopted a new law on trade unions with provisions that breach ILO Conventions 87 and 98.
Garment worker killed and many injured in protest at Bangladesh EPZ 6 July, 2021A woman garment worker was killed and many were injured on 13 June 2021 following a police crackdown on protesting workers of Lenny Fashions and Lenny Apparels at Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ), Ashulia. The workers were demanding their wages after the closure of the factory.
Unions demand democratic reforms in Eswatini2 July, 2021IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in Eswatini are urging the government to heed demands for democratic reforms as expressed in the national protests that are taking place in the country.
Bayer workers in Latin America look to expand and strengthen their network2 July, 2021Bayer union leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean have agreed to work together to strengthen their network and bring in workers from other countries in the region.
Unions concerned by slow Covid-19 vaccination in Sub Saharan Africa amid surging infections1 July, 2021In the absence of Covid-19 vaccines that can reduce prevalence, slow down mutations, severe disease and death, the region is heading towards a catastrophe if immediate action is not taken by governments, employers, and other stakeholders, say IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in Sub Saharan Africa.
Unions at ArcelorMittal continue calling for genuine dialogue1 July, 2021The ArcelorMittal global union network brought together 90 leaders from around 30 trade unions in 15 different countries in an online meeting on 29-30 June, to discuss challenges, in particularly increasing workplace accidents and social dialogue at all levels.
Steel workers in India strike over wages1 July, 2021More than 150,000 workers at the public sector plant Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) went on strike on 30 June after negotiations to solve a deadlock over wages failed.
Call For Tenders - GreenTech in Mechanical Engineering 30 June, 2021IndustriALL Global Union is calling for tenders for research in Green Technology in Mechanical Engineering.
Call for tenders - the Future of Work and Industry 4.030 June, 2021IndustriALL Global Union is calling for tenders for research on the Future of Work and Industry 4.0 in the face of multiple drivers of change.
Paper workers sign agreement with Suzano, Brazil30 June, 2021Paper workers in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, are celebrating a union victory after signing an agreement with Suzano, preventing the company from worsening working conditions.
