Youth and women in Bangladesh vow to build more inclusive unions28 November, 2022Women and young trade unionists in Bangladesh are calling for women and young workers to be included in union leadership and decision-making processes.
Piloting workers in mechanical engineering towards a greener future16 November, 2022Over 70 delegates from around the world met online on 10 November to discuss challenges and opportunities related to green technologies in mechanical engineering and beyond.
Young unionists from Central Asia demand attention to youth policy4 November, 2022Young union activists from the mining and metallurgical, oil and gas, textile and energy industries from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan attended an IndustriALL forum called “Youth for new trade union prospects” in Kyrgyzstan on 27-28 October.
Court rules that Zheng Yong Swaziland must deduct and remit union dues3 November, 2022When Zheng Yong Swaziland unilaterally decided to stop deducting union dues for 1,276 workers as part of the garment maker’s anti-union behaviour, the Amalgamated Trade Union of Swaziland (ATUSWA) immediately launched a court challenge.
Deere network discusses future strategies21 October, 2022On 18 October 2022, the Global Union Network at John Deere met virtually to discuss the status of the group and the future of social dialogue with Deere & Company.
United and in action for a Just Future14 October, 2022In a webinar, IndustriALL Global Union and industriAll Europe pledged to fight the rising inequality and cost of living crisis by building trade union power and increasing union density and bargaining power. Both organisations are mobilizing this autumn.
Inditex global union committee fighting for workers in the supply chain7 October, 2022The Inditex global union committee was established following provisions in the global framework agreement signed in 2019. The committee aims to share best practices across the industry in promoting the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining and increase local unions’ involvement in the application of the GFA.
SKF World Union Council meets with top management7 October, 2022In the first face-to-face meeting in many years, the SKF European Works Council (EWC), World Union Council (WUC), and SKF top management met in Gothenburg, Sweden, to discuss the company’s strategy and future.
Unions in Asia Pacific intensify efforts to organize white collar workers5 October, 2022Forty-five unionists from Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand met online on 28-29 September to debate organizing and advancing the rights of white collar workers in the region.
Textile unions in MENA campaign for social protection29 September, 2022IndustriALL affiliates in Morocco, Jordan, Tunisia, Egypt and Palestine have launched a campaign to fight for social protection and for better health and safety standards in the region’s textile, garment and shoe factories.
