Precarious workers exposed to higher health and safety risks2 October, 2014Three of the four workers killed last week at a mine in Indonesia partially owned by Rio Tinto were precarious workers. Next Tuesday, on 07 October, IndustriALL affiliates at Rio Tinto will join the global Campaign to “STOP Precarious Work” to demand that Rio Tinto respects workers’ rights, provides a safe workplace and stops undermining jobs through the use of precarious work.
Putting the spotlight on wages and working hours in garment supply chains26 September, 2014At an ILO Global Dialogue Forum earlier this week, IndustriALL unions told governments and employers about the impact on garment workers of low wages and long working hours and propose solutions.
Bargain to STOP Precarious Work26 September, 2014IndustriALL Global Union’s global action day on 7 October is approaching. But the struggle against precarious work continues all around the year. Check out our latest publication Negotiating Security for inspiration in collective bargaining.
Affiliates take action on 7 October23 September, 2014IndustriALL affiliates are reporting on a range of actions that they are planning for 7 October.
Threat of plant closure with major job losses17 September, 2014400 workers stand to loose their jobs if Korean multinational Doosan closes its plant in Belgium.
UNIFOR takes action to STOP Precarious Work16 September, 2014On the occasion of the Global Action Day to STOP Precarious Work, UNIFOR will hold a Good Job National Summit to discuss solutions to the stagnating economy, growing precariousness and lack of opportunities for young people.
Regular and permanent employment remain under constant attack!29 August, 2014Jyrki Raina calls on IndustriALL affiliates to mobilize on the Day of Action on 7 October 2014 as part of the STOP Precarious Work global campaign
IndustriALL launches new Day of Action to STOP Precarious Work28 August, 2014IndustriALL Global Union is calling on all affiliates to once again mobilize their members to STOP Precarious Work, in conjunction with the World Day for Decent Work on 7 October 2014.
Trainees win equal treatment at auto parts producer in India21 August, 2014Thanks to the commitment of the Plastic Omnium Varroc Kamgar Sangathna trade union, member of the IndustriALL Indian affiliate Shramik Ekta Mahasangh (SEM), workers of the auto parts producer employed as trainees will be granted the same rights and benefits as their colleagues on permanent contracts.
Madagascar: IndustriALL supports drive to organize, educate and fight back at Rio Tinto 21 August, 2014IndustriALL Global Union, together with its affiliate, FISEMA, held a workshop on 8 August focused on organizing Rio Tinto’s workers and subcontractors at the company’s mineral sand mine operation QMM in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar.
