New IEA report on fair and inclusive clean energy transitions18 July, 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 affiliates address organizing challenges in wind energy3 July, 2024On 27-28 June, IndustriALL Global Union affiliates from across the globe met in Vienna to discuss an organizing campaign in the wind power sector.
Trabajadores del petróleo y el gas iraníes hacen huelga por mejores condiciones27 June, 2024El 20 de junio, trabajadores iraníes empleados en proyectos del sector del petróleo y el gas, en más de 90 lugares de trabajo, incluidas refinerías, centrales eléctricas e instalaciones de petróleo y gas en todo Irán, iniciaron una huelga para exigir cambios en la rotación de turnos, la eliminación de las agencias de empleo y aumentos salariales.
Iran: oil and gas workers striking for better conditions27 June, 2024Iranian workers employed at oil and gas sector projects, at more than 90 worksites including refineries, oil and gas installations and power plants throughout Iran, started striking on 20 June, demanding shift changes, elimination of employment agencies and wage increases.
UKRAINE: I witnessed resilience in the face of conflict20 June, 2024I recently visited Ukraine and, while I didn't witness much of the devastation firsthand, my meetings with our affiliates and discussions about the abhorrent consequences of the Russian invasion revealed a stark reality. Over 6 million Ukrainians have fled the country, with hopes that most will one day return. Inside Ukraine, nearly 6 million people are displaced, seeking safety within their own borders.
Nigerian unions suspend strike to allow for negotiations with government5 June, 2024After calling for an indefinite strike over national minimum wages, and the reversal of electricity tariff increases, trade union federations, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), suspended the strike on 4 June to allow for negotiations with the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Violencia excesiva contra trabajadores manifestantes en Irak5 June, 2024El 2 de junio de 2024, las fuerzas de seguridad iraquíes intensificaron su violencia contra los trabajadores subcontratados de la refinería South Refineries Company, que protestaban pacíficamente por contratos indefinidos. Los sindicatos iraquíes describieron esta brutalidad como “mortal”.
Excessive violence against labour protestors in Iraq5 June, 2024On 2 June 2024, Iraqi security forces escalated their violence against contract workers at the South Refineries Company, who were peacefully protesting for permanent contracts. The brutality was described as "deadly" by Iraqi unions.
Solidarity and challenges in the nuclear sector amidst Ukraine’s invasion22 May, 2024In industriALL’s virtual International Nuclear Workers’ Unions’ Network (INWUN) meeting, affiliates came together to discuss developments and challenges in the sector. The main topic was the conflict in Ukraine where unions are faced with deteriorating working conditions amidst the ongoing struggle for safety due to the Russian invasion.
Victoria sindical para los trabajadores de Enel en Italia 13 May, 2024Tres sindicatos italianos afiliados de IndustriALL: Federazione Italiana Lavoratori Chimica Tessile Energia Manifatture (FILCTEM-CGIL), Federazione Lavoratori Aziende Elettriche Italiana (FLAEI-CISL) y Unione Italiana Lavoratori Tessile Energia e Chimica (UILTEC-UIL), dieron por finalizada la huelga en Enel, después de meses de negociaciones con la dirección, que pretendía redefinir el modelo de relaciones laborales. Los sindicatos y la dirección de la empresa llegaron a un acuerdo a finales de abril.
