Watch the Women World Conference LIVE14 сентября, 2023Check out our live streaming of IndustriALL Global Union's first Women World Conference in Vienna, Austria from 14 to 16 September. Follow the conference on twitter #WWCVienna
Mexico remains under ILO’s spotlight14 сентября, 2023IndustriALL Global Union proposes critical measures to end the pattern of protection contracts in Mexico that destroys all possibility of genuine social dialogue. These measures must also address the tripartite system of Labour Boards made up of government officials, business, and corrupt official labour unions which obstruct workers’ self organization.
Hundreds of women trade unionists gather for world conference in Vienna14 сентября, 2023Some 300 women trade unionists from over 60 countries are gathering in Vienna, Austria for IndustriALL Global Union’s first-ever Women World Conference.
IndustriALL in the CIS region - unified front against attacks on workers' rights14 сентября, 2023IndustriALL has 50 affiliates in the CIS region. In a region torn by political conflicts and attacks on workers’ rights, working together is the key to successful trade unions. Unity was a central theme to the discussions at IndustriALL’s sub-regional meeting in Moldova on 3 – 4 September.
Millions of workers strike in India14 сентября, 2023Millions of workers from all sectors joined India’s largest strike on 2 September. Demonstrators were protesting against proposed labour reforms which will in practice make it easier to fire workers.
Thousands of workers rally for new wage in Indonesia14 сентября, 2023Around 35,000 workers took to the streets of Jakarta on 1 September to demand a new minimum wage for 2016 and improved labour laws. Indonesia’s main trade union centres, KSPI, KSPSI, and KSBSI are asking that the government increase their efforts to protect the interests of the people.
Strike victory at Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz - 1,550 jobs saved14 сентября, 2023Thanks 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.
Georgian workers demand justice14 сентября, 2023After a destructive neo-liberal period in the 2000s, the new Georgian government has introduced some improvements on workers’ rights, but there is still a long road ahead. IndustriALL’s leadership recently visited the country to support the active campaigns of its three affiliates and the Georgian Trade Union Confederation (GTUC) on organizing, collective bargaining and health and safety.
Greece needs investment and respect of social rights14 сентября, 2023Investment, innovation and respect of social rights are key factors for a successful recovery of growth and employment in Greece; not destruction of social protection and labour laws. IndustriALL Global and Europe declare their continued solidarity with Greek workers and unions during a solidarity mission to Athens.
Kyrgyzstan: Unions defended Labour Code at the first stage14 сентября, 2023In Kyrgyzstan a tripartite working group for the amendments to the Labour Code has agreed on the final text of the bill, which takes workers’ demands and the trade unions’ proposals into consideration.
