South African mineworkers fight to save diamond mining jobs20 March, 2025<p>The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is fighting to save jobs after Petra Diamond Mine issued notices to retrench 468 workers at Finsch and Cullinan mines.</p>
A call to action and show of global solidarity for workers in Argentina20 March, 2025Affiliates of IndustriALL Global Union from across Latin America have expressed their strong support for workers in Argentina in light of the policies being introduced by Javier Milei's government. These policies will have an impact on workers both in Argentina and across Latin America and the world.
ILO urged to enforce Article 33 on Myanmar20 March, 2025<p>On 15-16 March, peaceful demonstrations erupted across Myanmar, demanding that the ILO invoke article 33 of its constitution and strictly enforce the commission of inquiry recommendations.</p>
HRDD laws – a game changer for workers’ rights20 March, 2025<p>“For years, corporations have used voluntary codes of conduct to appear ethical while continuing to exploit workers. Past regulations lacked enforcement, leaving workers without real protection. Human rights due diligence (HRDD) laws could finally change this—if done right,” says IndustriALL general secretary Atle Høie, reflecting on why binding HRDD laws, backed by trade union involvement, are essential for corporate accountability, fair competition and stronger workers' rights worldwide.</p>
Honouring Praveen Rao: a legacy of kindness, commitment and solidarity19 March, 2025<p>The IndustriALL family is saddened by the passing of Praveen Rao, a cherished colleague and a tireless advocate for workers’ rights. Praveen was more than a dedicated trade unionist, he was a kind and generous human being who left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him.</p>
Women’s Day actions prove: the fight for equality is every day19 March, 2025<p>On 8 March, women trade unionists around the world took action. From South America to India, from factory floors to offices, they marched, rallied and raised their voices, not just in celebration, but in defiance of the injustices that persist. They demanded better maternity benefits, the right to organize, stronger collective bargaining and to close the gender pay gap.</p>
From law to action: New centre to strengthen workers’ rights through human rights due diligence laws19 March, 2025<p>On 20 March 2025, global trade unions and representatives of the German government will formally announce the creation of the Human Rights Due Diligence Competence Centre, set to open later this year. The Centre will support trade unions in leveraging national and EU legislation – like the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains and EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) – to secure workers’ rights across global value chains and corporate operations.</p>
IndustriALL calls for stronger protections for women garment workers at UNCSW69 18 March, 2025<p>Trade unions, industry leaders and activists met at the UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW69) Forum to push for legally binding agreements that protect women workers in the textile and garment industry. Hosted by IndustriALL Global Union, the event shed light on the ongoing struggles of garment workers, particularly women, and the urgent need for greater corporate accountability in global supply chains.</p>
