Anglo American global network meeting commits to continued dialogue10 December, 2020The IndustriALL Global Union Anglo American global network agreed to continue engaging with the multinational mining company on a framework for global dialogue to deal with critical issues and challenges affecting mineworkers at its global operations.
Electrolux must compensate workers dismissed over Covid protests9 December, 2020Earlier this year, workers at Electrolux’ factory in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, tried to engage the company in dialogue when management insisted on keeping operations running despite an emergency decree allowing only essential work, despite Covid infections among staff and a lack of personal protection equipment. When that failed, protests were launched on 7 April and the Swedish multinational responded by dismissing nearly 100 people.
Electrolux must compensate workers dismissed over Covid protests9 December, 2020Earlier this year, workers at Electrolux’ factory in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, tried to engage the company in dialogue when management insisted on keeping operations running despite an emergency decree allowing only essential work, despite Covid infections among staff and a lack of personal protection equipment. When that failed, protests were launched on 7 April and the Swedish multinational responded by dismissing nearly 100 people.
Make Amazon Pay27 November, 2020The pandemic has exposed how Amazon places profits ahead of workers, society, and our planet. Amazon takes too much and gives back too little; it is time to Make Amazon Pay. On Black Friday, 27 November, the biggest retail sales day in the United States, as well as in other parts of the world, workers, unions, global unions and activists are taking action. Let’s make this a Bad Friday for Amazon’s bosses.
Hacer que Amazon pague27 November, 2020La pandemia ha expuesto cómo Amazon pone las ganancias por delante de los trabajadores, la sociedad y nuestro planeta. Amazon toma demasiado y devuelve muy poco; es hora de hacer que Amazon pague. En el Viernes Negro, 27 de noviembre, el día de ventas minoristas más importante en Estados Unidos, al igual que en otras partes del mundo, los trabajadores, sindicatos, sindicatos mundiales y los activistas están tomando acción. Hagamos que este sea un Mal Viernes para los jefes de Amazon.
Make Amazon Pay27 November, 2020The pandemic has exposed how Amazon places profits ahead of workers, society, and our planet. Amazon takes too much and gives back too little; it is time to Make Amazon Pay. On Black Friday, 27 November, the biggest retail sales day in the United States, as well as in other parts of the world, workers, unions, global unions and activists are taking action. Let’s make this a Bad Friday for Amazon’s bosses.
La violencia doméstica es una cuestión sindical25 November, 2020Exacerbada por los confinamientos y la presión económica, la violencia doméstica ha aumentado durante la pandemia. El nuevo Convenio 190 de la OIT es un instrumento clave, que hace hincapié en que “los gobiernos, las organizaciones de empleadores y de trabajadores y las instituciones del mercado laboral pueden ayudar, como parte de otras medidas, a reconocer los impactos de la violencia doméstica, y a reaccionar ante estos y hacerles frente”.
WTO members should ensure access to affordable medicines25 November, 2020IndustriALL Global Union is calling on members of WTO to support the TRIPS corona waiver proposal and ensure affordable access to medicines.
WTO members should ensure access to affordable medicines25 November, 2020IndustriALL Global Union is calling on members of WTO to support the TRIPS corona waiver proposal and ensure affordable access to medicines.
Domestic violence is a trade union issue25 November, 2020Domestic violence has increased during the pandemic, exacerbated by lockdowns and economic pressure. The new ILO Convention 190 is a key instrument, stressing that “governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations and labour market institutions can help, as part of other measures, to recognize, respond to and address the impacts of domestic violence”.
