Why human rights due diligence is crucial for African industrialization5 November, 2024Discussions at the human rights due diligence and African industrialization conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 23-24 October concluded that workers and human rights were crucial for the continent’s economic development.
Union win against Indonesia’s Omnibus law1 November, 2024In a union victory, Indonesia’s constitutional court has granted 21 out of 71 petition points filed by unions concerning the controversial Job Creation Law and has ordered the government to enact a new law within two years.
Myanmar's garment workers under siege31 October, 2024A pillar of Myanmar’s economy even before the coup, the textile and garment industry has become an important way for the country’s military rulers to inject foreign money into a collapsing economy. And workers are paying the price.
Malaysia: HICOM must comply with ILO decision30 October, 2024The National union of transport equipment and allied industries workers (NUTEAIW) is demanding reinstatement of five union leaders at HICOM Automotive Manufacturers, after both the employer and the government continue to ignore an ILO decision from 2022.
Energy sector unions in Southeast Asia drive forward Just Transition strategies25 October, 2024On October 22-23, 2024, IndustriALL, supported by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), hosted a meeting in Manila to discuss the future of energy and Just Transition in Southeast Asia. Delegates from across the region gathered to strategize on prioritizing workers’ rights and job security amid the shift to sustainable energy.
Putting the worker-centred remedy framework in practice25 October, 2024Thirty unionists and activists from national and international migrant worker organizations across Asia-Pacific and Europe gathered in Kuala Lumpur on 23 October to discuss principles and best practices for implementing worker-driven remedies.
IndustriALL calls for immediate peace in Middle East25 October, 2024IndustriALL Global Union expresses its outrage over the military escalation in the Middle East. The escalation comes at an enormous human cost and raises fears of a full-blown regional war. IndustriALL is once again reiterating its call for a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian and all other conflicts in the region through peaceful means, diplomacy and dialogue.
Ukraine reconstruction needs unions23 October, 2024On 14 October, IndustriALL met with Ukrainian affiliates to assess the current living and working conditions situation, and strategize a path forward for post-war reconstruction. Discussions emphasized the critical need for unions to play a central role, ensuring workers’ rights and needs are safeguarded as Ukraine rebuilds.
Victory at Nexperia Philippines18 October, 2024The Metal Workers' Alliance of the Philippines (MWAP) succeeded in a campaign for job security at Nexperia Philippines Inc, on 18 October.
Workers united in fight for decent jobs and just transition in the changing materials sector17 October, 2024Over 50 trade unionists from around the world gathered on 9-10 October, in Jakarta, for the IndustriALL Global Union world conference for materials industries.
