IndustriALL calls on Albemarle to stop anti-union practices in Chile's lithium sector17 novembre, 2025IndustriALL Global Union has expressed deep concern about the unjustified dismissal of a union representative at the lithium salt flats in Atacama and about Albemarle’s lack of dialogue with the union. IndustriALL’s affiliate Industrial Chile–CONSTRAMET says that the dismissal was an act of retaliation against the union and a violation of basic labour rights.
IndustriALL appelle Albemarle à mettre fin à ses pratiques antisyndicales dans le secteur du lithium au Chili17 novembre, 2025IndustriALL a exprimé sa profonde préoccupation face au licenciement injustifié d’une représentante syndicale des salines de lithium d’Atacama et au manque de dialogue de la part d’Albemarle avec le syndicat. L’affilié d’IndustriALL, Industrial Chile-CONSTRAMET, affirme que ce licenciement est un acte de représailles contre le syndicat et une violation des droits fondamentaux du travail.
Workers lead the charge for a Just Transition13 novembre, 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 novembre, 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 novembre, 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 workers4 novembre, 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 Malaysia4 novembre, 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 novembre, 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 novembre, 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.
Les FSI réclament une forte responsabilisation des entreprises lors des négociations du traité des Nations unies3 novembre, 2025IndustriALL et d’autres fédérations syndicales internationales (FSI) ont réaffirmé leur soutien à un traité contraignant des Nations unies sur les entreprises et les droits de l’homme à l’issue du onzième cycle de négociations qui s’est achevé la semaine dernière à Genève, soulignant que les entreprises doivent être tenues responsables des violations des droits humains commises au sein de leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement.
