Workers lead the charge for a Just Transition13 November, 2025The Just Transition side event at IndustriALL’s 4th Congress opened discussions on how unions can shape a fair and sustainable future for workers as industries undergo major transformation.
IndustriALL 4th Congress: Organizing for a Just Future12 November, 2025At a time when democracy, peace, and decent work are under threat around the world, IndustriALL’s 4th Congress in Sydney brought together the global trade union movement to reaffirm its mission: to organize workers everywhere, defend rights and build a sustainable, just future for all.
Unions demand urgent action as global steel crisis worsens11 November, 2025Unions issued an urgent call for action on the global steel crisis as the OECD Steel Committee met on 4-5 November in Paris. Any solution to the crisis must give workers a seat at the table, hold companies accountable and guarantee social protections to drive a just transition, unions say.
High Court orders regularization of 370 SAIL Bokaro workers 4 November, 2025In a major win for workers’ rights, the Jharkhand High Court has directed management of the SAIL Bokaro steel plant to regularize 370 long-term contract workers, concluding a legal battle that began in 2006.
Trade union rights violations at Lumileds Malaysia 4 November, 2025Serious violations of trade union rights are reported at Lumileds Malaysia, who produce for Apple. According to workers and union representatives, there has been widespread intimidation and interference in the run-up to a union certification election scheduled for 4–7 November.
Two workers killed and eight injured in Basra oil pipeline fire4 November, 2025A fire at an oil pipeline in Basra, southern Iraq, has killed two workers and injured eight others following a gas leak at the Burjisiya Zubair 1 pumping station operated by the Basra Oil Company. The incident, which occurred within one of Iraq’s largest oil production areas, was reportedly caused by deteriorated equipment in a complex network of pipelines that require regular maintenance, according to initial union reports.
Mining unions pledge solidarity to confront global capital in a volatile sector3 November, 2025The mining and diamonds, gems, ornaments, jewellery, and processing (DGOJP) industries, long a cornerstone of global supply chains, are undergoing a deep transformation. Surging demand for battery metals including copper, cobalt, lithium, and nickel fuels the green-energy turn, while rare earths underpin everything from wind turbines to electric vehicles.
Global unions urge strong corporate accountability in UN treaty talks3 November, 2025IndustriALL and other global unions reaffirmed their support for a binding UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights as the eleventh round of negotiations concluded in Geneva last week, stressing that companies must be held accountable for human rights abuses in their supply chains.
Thai labour coalition steps up push for ratification of ILO Conventions 87 and 98 29 October, 2025The ILO C8798 Driving Network, a coalition of 26 labour organizations led by IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in Thailand, has decided to escalate its campaign urging the government to ratify International Labour Organization Conventions 87 and 98 on freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Court ruling reinstates retrenched workers at ArcelorMittal South Africa 29 October, 2025The South African Labour Court has stopped the retrenchment of over 3,500 workers at ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) and called for fresh consultations with the union.
