IndustriALL demands worker protections in Pakistan30 July, 2024IndustriALL Global Union is calling on the government of Pakistan, along with the provincial governments of Punjab and Sindh, to uphold tripartide principles and ensure that the proposed labour law amendments do not violate workers' rights.
Liberty Steel crisis worsens29 July, 2024Over the past few days news of massive job cuts, bankruptcy and financial difficulties has hit thousands of Liberty Steel workers in Ostrava (Czechia), Częstochowa (Poland) and Dunaújváros (Hungary). Trade unions urge public authorities to take emergency action to save Europe’s strategic steel assets from collapse.
Los Mineros celebrate victory at ArcelorMittal Mexico25 July, 2024IndustriALL affiliate, Los Mineros celebrated a significant victory in Mexico after reaching an agreement that allowed them to end a two-month-long strike at ArcelorMittal, where the union was calling for fair and dignified working conditions.
Zambian unions reject unjust laws stifling workers' rights25 July, 2024Unions in Zambia are rejecting proposed amendments to the Employment Code Act 2019 which seek to roll back fundamental rights at work and collective bargaining.
Nigerian unions and federal government agree on new minimum wage25 July, 2024Trade union federations in Nigeria, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) signed a new minimum wage agreement of 70 000 Naira ($43) with the Federal Government of Nigeria on 18 July which will be reviewed after three years.
NUMSA wins after strike at Ford Motor Company in South Africa24 July, 2024When the Labour Court ruled in favour of Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa and interdicted a strike by 3000 automotive workers at the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, there were fears of possible dismissals.
Garment workers in Bangladesh continue to suffer24 July, 2024Nine months have passed since the government of Bangladesh revised the minimum wage, yet the country’s working people continue to face hardships due to a high rate of inflation coupled with extremely low wages.
Empty seat at the table highlights the plight of women in the energy transition in Latin America22 July, 2024Twelve women trade union leaders from the energy sector in five countries in Latin America came together this week in an IndustriALL event in Bogotá to push for Just Transition plans to address the impact of the energy transition on women.
African trade unions to adopt strategies on critical transition minerals22 July, 2024As trade unions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) develop Just Transition strategies as their countries transition from high to low carbon energy sources emphasis is placed on business and human rights especially in the mining of critical transition minerals.
New IEA report on fair and inclusive clean energy transitions18 July, 2024The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) new report Strategies for Affordable and Fair Clean Energy Transitions, underscores that, despite the significant upfront investments required for transitioning to a clean energy system, the overall costs will eventually decrease for consumers due to much lower operating expenses. According to the IEA these findings will be crucial for policymakers, as it demonstrates that accelerating transitions can lead to a cheaper and more sustainable energy system.
