Garment workers in Bangladesh continue to suffer24 julio, 2024Nine months have passed since the government of Bangladesh revised the minimum wage, yet the country’s working people continue to face hardships due to a high rate of inflation coupled with extremely low wages.
Empty seat at the table highlights the plight of women in the energy transition in Latin America22 julio, 2024Twelve women trade union leaders from the energy sector in five countries in Latin America came together this week in an IndustriALL event in Bogotá to push for Just Transition plans to address the impact of the energy transition on women.
African trade unions to adopt strategies on critical transition minerals22 julio, 2024As trade unions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) develop Just Transition strategies as their countries transition from high to low carbon energy sources emphasis is placed on business and human rights especially in the mining of critical transition minerals.
New IEA report on fair and inclusive clean energy transitions18 julio, 2024The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) new report Strategies for Affordable and Fair Clean Energy Transitions, underscores that, despite the significant upfront investments required for transitioning to a clean energy system, the overall costs will eventually decrease for consumers due to much lower operating expenses. According to the IEA these findings will be crucial for policymakers, as it demonstrates that accelerating transitions can lead to a cheaper and more sustainable energy system.
IndustriALL Global Union and IndustriAll Europe condemn recent Russian attack on Ukraine16 julio, 2024A Russian missile attack on Ukraine on 8 July killed 44 people and injured 196 people. IndustriAll Europe and IndustriALL Global Union condemn this attack and reiterate their support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people and trade unions, and all workers affected. Both organizations call on the United Nations, the international community and the European Commission, Council and Parliament to guarantee reinforced political support for an immediate peace in Ukraine.
SEWA India provides members with heat wave insurance16 julio, 2024As a first of its kind, IndustriALL's affiliate in India, SEWA, is providing heat wave insurance to its members this summer to help them cope with heat distress in the region.
Australian unions welcome Anglo American response to Grosvenor mine accident15 julio, 2024A methane gas explosion in the underground Grosvenor coal mine, on 29 June, near Moranbah led to the evacuation of workers but with no reported injuries.
Trabajadores de Samsung Electronics se declaran en huelga indefinida12 julio, 2024El Sindicato Nacional de Samsung Electronics (NSEU) de Corea del Sur movilizó a 6000 afiliados para unirse a una huelga en la planta de semiconductores de Hwaseong de Samsung Electronics, la primera en los 55 años de historia de la empresa. Esta medida se debe al fracaso de las negociaciones colectivas y a las prácticas antisindicales de la dirección.
Samsung electronics workers announce indefinite strike12 julio, 2024The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) in South Korea has mobilized 6,000 members to join the first strike in the 55-year history of Samsung Electronics at the company’s semiconductor facility in Hwaseong. The strike was called over failed collective bargaining negotiations and union busting.
Les syndicats tanzaniens s’engagent dans le plan d’action national sur les entreprises et les droits de l’homme11 julio, 202411 juillet 2024 Le plan d’action national (PAN) de la Tanzanie sur les entreprises et les droits de l’homme étant à un stade avancé de formulation et devant être finalisé avant la fin de l’année, 30 participants issus de syndicats, d’organisations de la société civile et de travailleurs de l’économie informelle se sont réunis à Dar es Salaam ces 9 et 10 juillet afin d’élaborer une stratégie sur les revendications qu’ils souhaitent y voir incluses.
