Women workers from across Latin America push for an action plan to achieve equity in the paper sector20 March, 2025In a historic move, women working in the paper industry in Latin America and the Caribbean held their first-ever online meeting. These women, who are all members of IndustriALL Global Union’s affiliates, came together to begin drawing up a regional action plan on equity. The meeting was an opportunity for them to exchange views and ideas, and served as a starting point for strengthening the role of women working in a key industry for the region and the world.
Workers at Pirelli Mexico make call for fair union elections11 March, 2025Some 1,000 members of the Independent Mexican Workers’ League (La Liga) are demanding fair union elections in a bid to negotiate the collective bargaining agreement at Pirelli Tyres.
No relief for dismissed Rieter India workers yet6 February, 2025After two years of struggle, 33 Rieter India Employee Federation (RIEF) union members remain terminated, with additional dismissals on December 19 of those previously suspended. RIEF is affiliated to IndustriALL through Shramik Ekta Mahasangh.
Fighting anti-union legislations in South East Asia28 January, 2025Trade unionists from South East Asia gathered virtually on 22 January to exchange updates on labour law reform and commit to opposing anti-union legislation threatening workers' rights. 50 unionists from IndustriALL affiliates in Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines and Thailand shared updates.
Malaysian unions demand stronger labour law reforms to boost organizing28 November, 2024Twenty leaders from IndustriALL's Malaysian affiliates gathered in Petaling Jaya for a unity meeting, where they discussed the recent amendments to the Trade Union Act and Industrial Relations Act, which took effect on 15 September.
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.
Worker at ArcelorMittal Brazil suffers electric shock16 September, 2024A young worker at ArcelorMittal’s João Monlevade site in Brazil suffered an electric shock that left him unconscious and caused him to lose an arm. The accident on 9 September is not an isolated incident, as ArcelorMittal systematically fails to prioritize occupational health and safety, as countless workers face dangerous conditions and life-altering accidents.
Unions fight new Mauritius law exploiting migrant workers31 July, 2024On 25 July, the Mauritius Parliament amended the Private Recruitment Agencies Act to include “labour contractors,” allowing them to employ migrant workers on behalf of businesses. Unions argue that these amendments will further expose migrant workers to exploitation and precarious working conditions.
IndustriALL demands worker protections in Pakistan30 July, 2024IndustriALL Global Union is calling on the government of Pakistan, along with the provincial governments of Punjab and Sindh, to uphold tripartide principles and ensure that the proposed labour law amendments do not violate workers' rights.
Unions in Argentina condemn reform bill with major impact on workers19 June, 2024Unions in Argentina condemn the Senate’s passing of the reform bill, which they say will undermine sovereignty, roll back labour rights and leave future generations without prospects.