Thai employer continues to violate workers’ rights under Swiss programme11 October, 2024A year after having first called on the Swiss government to exercise human rights due diligence at Absolute Assembly, IndustriALL Global Union is reiterating the call as labour rights are deteriorating, directly breaking the commitments made by the Swiss government. The company in Thailand manufactures e-buses for a programme supported by Switzerland under the Paris Climate Agreement.
Striking for rights at As Plastik in Türkiye 10 October, 2024Workers at As Plastik in Türkiye went on strike nearly a month ago as negotiations for new collective agreement failed after five months of discussions. According to IndustriALL affiliate Petrol-İş, in addition to refusing to accept the union's demands, the company has dismissed 17 employees for their involvement in union activities, violating both Turkish and international labour laws.
IndustriALL trade union network at Klabin and Suzano sheds light on violations10 October, 2024Two giant companies of the pulp and paper industry, Klabin and Suzano employ a combined approximately 75,000 people, the vast majority in Brazil. IndustriALL affiliated unions in Brazil brought 45 worker leaders from throughout the companies’ operations together in São Paulo on 8-9 October. The list of human and trade union rights, and environmental violations reported from throughout Brazil runs totally in contrast to both companies’ public commitments.
African organizing and collective bargaining forum launched in Rwanda 10 October, 2024The African trade union organizing and collective bargaining strategic forum was launched in Kigali, Rwanda, on 3-4 October under the slogan “Building African Workers' Power in Our Lifetime.”
Building material workers win key gains for decent work and just transition10 October, 2024Representatives for workers, governments and employers embraced transformative measures to reshape the future of the building materials industry, including cement, forging a sustainable path which harmonizes economic growth with environmental viability and social justice.
One year of strike action for a fair agreement for Caterpillar Mexico workers10 October, 2024The National Independent Union of Industrial and Service Workers (SNITIS) has been on strike for a year at Caterpillar in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, seeking to obtain a fair collective bargaining agreement.
Argentine unions condemn Milei's labour reforms9 October, 2024IndustriALL affiliates in Argentina have condemned the labour reforms brought in by President Javier Milei's government, as they are extremely beneficial for employers and roll back workers’ basic rights.
Union training for Tunisia's mine workers7 October, 2024Earlier this year, IndustriALL, togther with Tunisia’s trade union confederation UGTT and our mining affiliate Fédération Générale des Mineurs Tunisiens – GTUM-UGTT, launched a training programme for mining unions. The programme aims to train grassroot trade unions, with plans train around 200 unionists in different regions in Tunisia.
Unions push for stronger human rights protections in the base metals sector4 October, 2024Trade unions are intensifying efforts to ensure that human rights due diligence (HRDD) frameworks lead to meaningful improvements in workers' conditions within the base metals sector. At a workshop held in Prague on 3-4 October, IndustriALL Global Union and industriAll Europe gathered union representatives from around the globe to address the industry's notorious risks to workers' rights and safety. Supported by the European Commission, the event focused on how unions can actively shape HRDD processes and hold companies accountable.
Rubber sector workers say: “if united we can shake the world”.3 October, 2024On 25-26 September, 140 representatives from rubber and tyre unions from across the globe gathered in Turkey to address key issues impacting major multinational companies like Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Pirelli/Prometeon. The focus was on strengthening union power, improving health and safety standards, empowering women, and tackling supply chain challenges.
