Los sindicatos de ArcelorMittal exigen que la empresa priorice a los trabajadores29 November, 2023La salud y la seguridad, el debilitamiento de los convenios colectivos, la falta de inversión, el desgaste del diálogo social, la precariedad y la inseguridad de las condiciones de trabajo fueron algunos de los temas clave en la agenda de la reunión de la red mundial de ArcelorMittal celebrada los días 16 y 17 de noviembre.
Unions at ArcelorMittal demand that company puts workers first29 November, 2023Health and safety, undermining collective agreements, lack of investment, weakening social dialogue, precarious and dangerous working conditions were key issues on the agenda at the ArcelorMittal global network meeting held on 16 and 17 November.
22-month USW strike ends in agreement with Crown in Toronto14 September, 2023American beer can giant Crown has damaged the lives of IndustriALL Global Union members in Canada, Turkey and Ghana over the last two years. USW members in Toronto voted on 19 July to accept a new collective agreement and end their determined 22-month strike.
Canada – USW successfully reduces layoffs at Rio Tinto14 September, 2023Following a mass rally in May, trade union at Rio Tinto majority owned Iron Ore Company of Canada has managed to reduce the number of planned layoffs from 150 to 95 workers.
Canadian unions in action on Mexico14 September, 2023Unions and worker rights supporters took action across Canada as part of the Mexico Days of Action 18 to 24 February 2013.
Glass workers strike at Owens-Illinois plant in Montreal 1 June, 2023In a powerful show of unity and determination, 330 workers at the Owens-Illinois (O-I) glass factory in Montreal, Quebec, went on strike on 10 May, demanding fair treatment and better working conditions. The strike was called after negotiations between the union and company management broke down.
Glass workers strike at Owens-Illinois plant in Montreal1 June, 2023In a powerful show of unity and determination, 330 workers at the Owens-Illinois (O-I) glass factory in Montreal, Quebec, went on strike on 10 May, demanding fair treatment and better working conditions. The strike was called after negotiations between the union and company management broke down.
Uneasiness over Glencore’s takeover bid of Teck Resources24 May, 2023Swiss mining and metal giant Glencore has made a hostile takeover bid of Canadian Teck Resources. Given the experiences of job losses, violations of workers’ rights and impact on the environment and communities after the Xstrata hostile takeover in 2012, IndustriALL and affiliates object to the bid.
Uneasiness over Glencore’s takeover bid of Teck Resources24 May, 2023Swiss mining and metal giant Glencore has made a hostile takeover bid of Canadian Teck Resources. Given the experiences of job losses, violations of workers’ rights and impact on the environment and communities after the Xstrata hostile takeover in 2012, IndustriALL and affiliates object to the bid.
North America cement workers join for network meeting in Pittsburgh9 January, 2023Delegates from IndustriALL affiliates in North America gathered in Pittsburgh, PA, early December 2022.
