Pakistani affiliates take action on 7 October17 October, 2024On 7 October, World Day for Decent Work, IndustriALL affiliates in Pakistan held countrywide protest action against precarious work, anti-worker labour law reforms, and unsafe working conditions.
Developing a toolkit for young workers by young workers11 October, 2024During October, 18 young white-collar workers and organizers from 15 unions across France, Finland, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Germany, Eswatini, Singapore, and Sweden convened in Geneva. The event aimed to address the specific needs of young white-collar workers and explore ways to attract and mobilize them into trade unions and better represent them.
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.
Young workers organize in Georgia 9 October, 2024The Georgian Trade Union of Metallurgy, Mining and Chemical Industry Workers (MMC) union made significant progress in recent years under the leadership of president Tamaz Dolaberidze, who sadly passed away last year. The union set a precedent in Georgian industrial relations by winning collective agreements in previously unorganized companies.
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.
