IndustriALL Global Union and industriAll Europe grieve with France15 November, 2015IndustriALL Global Union and industriAll Europe, together representing more than 50 million workers around the world, condemn Friday´s terrorist attacks in Paris, France.
IndustriALL chemical workers in LAC stronger together28 October, 2015Trade union leaders in the chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries from all over Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) attended the first regional meeting of IndustriALL chemicals sector workers. The aim was to share and analyze the current trade union situation and labour relations and plan actions and activities on the problems that affect them.
IndustriALL campaign contributes to Mulberry supplier agreement but struggle continues22 October, 2015SF Leather, the Turkish supplier of high-end handbag brand Mulberry has agreed to drop its court cases against a number of workers who joined the Deriteks trade union. IndustriALL Global Union campaigned for a Mulberry intervention to stop union busting at its supplier.
IndustriALL condemns brutal terror attack on Turkish peace march12 October, 2015Outrage, protest and mourning in Turkey after around 100 people are killed, and hundreds are injured in two suicide bomb attacks on a rally called by trade unions and civil society organizations in capital city Ankara on 10 October.
IndustriALL asks, “Is this the society we want?”8 October, 2015This initiative launches a series of actions by IndustriALL to raise awareness of the social impact of precarious work. This includes the effects on workers’ lives, their families and also on their communities.Precarious work continues to increase. In some countries the majority of the workforce are contract workers, temporary agency workers, or short-term workers.This 7 October listen to these worker stories about how precarious work causes inequality and other social damage.
Refugees need our help23 September, 2015As millions of people flee persecution and poverty, European governments are struggling to find solutions in the spirit of solidarity and compassion. We need to take care of refugees, in Europe and elsewhere in the world.
Join global action for justice at Mulberry’s supplier in Turkey10 September, 2015A global day of action is set for 16 September, demanding justice for workers sacked for organizing a union at Mulberry’s Turkish supplier SF Leather.
Strike victory at Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz - 1,550 jobs saved3 September, 2015Thanks to the strikes organized by Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz workers in Brazil and to national and international solidarity, the two companies have agreed to reinstate dismissed workers. When workers unite and fight for their rights, they can achieve their goals.
VW workers declare indefinite strike against redundancies at Taubaté plant in Brazil24 August, 2015On 17 August, Volkswagen announced that 100 workers are to lose their jobs at its plant in Taubaté, Brazil. Workers have responded by declaring an indefinite strike. IndustriALL Global Union offers its support and solidarity to the workers and calls on the company to negotiate in order to avoid an unwanted dispute.
IndustriALL in solidarity with Arauco workers in Argentina13 August, 2015Following dismissals and arrests at the hands of Arauco Argentina, workers from the SOEP trade union are demanding the reinstatement of their colleagues and better working conditions. IndustriALL Global Union supports the fight for their rights.
