South African court blocks Mondi from exploiting workers23 April, 2020Unions have successfully challenged paper and packaging multinational Mondi Group’s court application to avoid paying overtime during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Global action to support the garment industry22 April, 2020Brands and retailers are being called on to endorse priorities for action to support the garment industry and protect workers from the impacts of the global crisis.
In search of best practice protocol in the global mining industry22 April, 2020As trade unions around the world respond to the rapidly unfolding public health, economic and employment crisis, the respect for the ILO fundamental rights at work, including the right to refuse or shut down unsafe work is becoming urgent.
Protecting workers’ rights during lockdown in Mauritius 16 April, 2020Trade unions in Mauritius are fearing a push-back from employers taking advantage of the pandemic to undermine workers’ rights and benefits.
Cambodian garment workers need support from brands16 April, 2020Garment unions in Cambodia are proposing brands and manufacturers contribute 40 percent respectively and the government 20 percent of the minimum wage for workers in factories that have suspended operations due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
How is the global oil sector responding to Covid-19?9 April, 2020IndustriALL Global Union has contacted its affiliated unions with members in the oil sector, to map how the industry and its unions are responding to the coronavirus crisis.
Protecting women's rights during Covid-199 April, 2020Due to persistent gender inequalities, women will be more exposed to the anticipated economic consequences of the pandemic. Governments, employers and unions must develop a gender-responsive approach to avoid reproducing or accentuating social and gender inequalities.
40 Brazilian companies call for a no-layoffs pledge 9 April, 2020In response to the COVID-19 crisis, 40 Brazilian companies are calling on other companies not to lay off workers until at least the end of May.
The right to refuse8 April, 2020IndustriALL Global Union's publication on the right to refuse or to shut down unsafe work.
Massive crisis for Bangladesh’ garment workers8 April, 2020Thousands of workers in Bangladesh’ garment industry have lost their jobs and are denied wages as the country is under lockdown until 14 April. On 6 April, two workers were killed in an accident during protests.
