Building trade union power in Latin America14 May, 2014“IndustriALL, IndustriALL, we are fighting for social justice!” chanted the more than 70 women delegates at the Latin America Regional Conference, as they applauded the plenary’s unanimous approval of a resolution to increase the women’s representation quota to 40% in IndustriALL structures, executive committee and leadership positions.
Botswana affiliates set up IndustriALL National Council13 May, 2014Brought together by the IndustriALL Sub-Saharan Africa Union Building project, the three IndustriALL affiliates in Botswana met on 10-11 May in Gaborone, Botswana, to discuss, develop and adopt their work plans for the next 3 years.
Latin American workers building global trade union power8 May, 2014The First IndustriALL Global Union Latin America and Caribbean Regional Conference, under the banner of “Building Global Trade Union Power for Economic and Social Justice” began in Bogotá, Colombia on 4 May, with a vote of unconditional solidarity for the Colombian trade union movement and its attempts to exercise its right to organise.
Global May Day celebrations2 May, 2014On May Day, IndustriALL Global Union affiliates around the world celebrated the international workers' day.
Fighting inequality30 April, 2014International financial institutions are “concerned” about the growing inequality in the world. IndustriALL has the solutions: the rich should pay their fair share of taxes, minimum wages should be raised and social protection guaranteed for all citizens.
Victory of trade unions in Kyrgyzstan28 April, 2014In the middle of March IndustriALL Global Union organized the international campaign of solidarity in protection of the rights of workers in Kyrgyzstan. As the result of this campaign the antistrike draft of law was blocked.
Voices of resistance to Rio Tinto converge in London 11 April, 2014Labour and civil society must work together to force Rio Tinto to live by its claim to be a socially responsible company.
MENA unions build power by strengthening cooperation27 March, 2014Lively debate on democratic development and workers’ rights dominates IndustriALL Global Union’s regional conference for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in Jordanian capital Amman.
IndustriALL Indonesian Council intensifies organizing and campaigning for a better future25 March, 2014On 10-11 March, 2014 IndustriALL Indonesian Council members gathered at the National Unity Meeting held in Jakarta. 24 union leaders consisting of 9 women and 15 men representing 11 national federations from mining, oil and gas, to manufacturing sectors, discussed labour situations and organizing strategy, the national laws and maternity protection campaign.
3,600 oil workers in Jordan prepare to strike 21 March, 2014The General Union of Petroleum & Chemical Workers in Jordan has spent several weeks trying to get the government to respond to the demands raised by 3,600 workers representing the total workforce of Jordan's only oil refinery. The government's refusal to enter into dialogue has left them with no other option than to announce a full strike for 24 March.
