There must be respect for democratic rights in Georgia10 diciembre, 2024In the light of the protests in recent weeks in Georgia, IndustriALL Global Union calls on the government of Georgia to respect the people’s rights of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
Unions in MENA tackle due diligence challenges9 diciembre, 2024Trade unions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have called for stronger measures to enforce due diligence on human and workers’ rights along supply chains. At a regional workshop held in Tunis on 13-14 November, organized by IndustriALL, union leaders highlighted pressing concerns about accountability, enforcement gaps, and the need for solidarity.
South Korean metalworkers stage nationwide strike to defend democracy6 diciembre, 2024Factories across South Korea’s metal sector came to a standstill today as tens of thousands of workers heeded a two-hour general strike call from IndustriALL affiliate Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU). The strikes follows an emergency meeting of the union’s Central Executive Committee, where members were urged to strike for at least two hours per shift on 5 and 6 December to call on President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign.
In solidarity with South Korean unions, IndustriALL condemns attack on democracy4 diciembre, 2024IndustriALL Global Union strongly condemns the attempt to introduce martial law in South Korea, and stands firmly in solidarity with the people and trade union movement of the country, a vital cornerstone of the nation’s democratic fabric.
Make Conventions 87 and 98 core agenda in EU-Thailand free trade talks3 diciembre, 2024Thai unionists have called on the EU and the Thai government to include ILO Conventions 87 and 98 in the EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreements to safeguard labour rights.
Malaysian unions demand stronger labour law reforms to boost organizing28 noviembre, 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.
Global solidarity takes centre stage at IndustriALL's Executive Committee meeting in Istanbul26 noviembre, 2024From Türkiye to Indonesia, Ukraine, and Palestine, the IndustriALL Executive Committee meeting reflected a shared commitment to tackling the evolving challenges faced by workers globally. As crises intensify and anti-union movements rise, the importance of collective action and global solidarity has never been clearer.
Dirigentes de Brasil planifican políticas de sindicalización para aumentar el poder sindical25 noviembre, 2024Dirigentes de los sindicatos brasileños afiliados a IndustriALL Global Unión se reunieron en una actividad de formación y organización para desarrollar políticas de sindicalización, los días 28, 29 y 30 de octubre en Brasil.
Justicia brasileña absuelve penalmente a BHP, Samarco y Vale del homicidio ambiental en Mariana20 noviembre, 2024La justicia de Brasil absolvió penalmente a las empresas mineras Samarco Mineração, BHP y Vale por el desastre ambiental en la región de Mariana en 2015. IndustriALL condena a las empresas por este homicidio ambiental y civil, y las llama a asumir su responsabilidad en el caso.
“Ahuyentarlos” o legalizar la minería artesanal en Sudáfrica20 noviembre, 2024Con más de 4000 mineros artesanales varados bajo tierra en una mina de oro abandonada en Stilfontein, Sudáfrica, la cuestión de la formalización de la minería artesanal y a pequeña escala (MAPE) ha suscitado intensos debates en el país.
