Union condemns plans to retrench 2,000 workers at ArcelorMittal South Africa18 July, 2019The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), has condemned a decision by ArcelorMittal to retrench 2,000 workers without consulting the union as required by law.
Base metals unions determined to stay united against challenges5 July, 2019Attended by around 50 union representatives from 14 countries in Sydney, Australia from 11 to 13 June 2019, IndustriALL Global Union’s base metals steering committee discussed challenges for workers in the industry and reaffirmed their commitment to international solidarity.
Base metals unions determined to stay united against challenges5 July, 2019Attended by around 50 union representatives from 14 countries in Sydney, Australia from 11 to 13 June 2019, IndustriALL Global Union’s base metals steering committee discussed challenges for workers in the industry and reaffirmed their commitment to international solidarity.
Long lockout at ABI, Canada, ends in win4 July, 2019Workers at Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc. (ABI) have voted by a 79.77 per cent majority to ratify the employer’s contract offer, bringing an end to one of the longest private-sector labour disputes in Quebec history. 1,030 USW Métallos members were locked out from work at the Alcoa plant for 18 months after the company refused to negotiate.
El largo cierre patronal en ABI (Canadá) termina con victoria4 July, 2019Los trabajadores de Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc. (ABI) han votado por una mayoría del 79.77 por ciento la ratificación de la oferta contractual del empleador, poniendo fin a uno de los más largos conflictos laborales en el sector privado en la historia de Quebec. 1.030 miembros de USW Métallos fueron sometidos al cierre patronal en la planta de Alcoa durante 18 meses, después de que la empresa se negara a negociar.
Long lockout at ABI, Canada, ends in win4 July, 2019Workers at Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc. (ABI) have voted by a 79.77 per cent majority to ratify the employer’s contract offer, bringing an end to one of the longest private-sector labour disputes in Quebec history. 1,030 USW Métallos members were locked out from work at the Alcoa plant for 18 months after the company refused to negotiate.
United Steelworkers files ILO complaint against Quebec government17 June, 2019USW Métallos in Canada, whose 1,000 members in Bécancour, Québec, have been locked out from work at the Alcoa plant for nearly 17 months after the company refused to negotiate, has filed a complaint with the International Labour Organization.
United Steelworkers files ILO complaint against Quebec government17 June, 2019USW Métallos in Canada, whose 1,000 members in Bécancour, Québec, have been locked out from work at the Alcoa plant for nearly 17 months after the company refused to negotiate, has filed a complaint with the International Labour Organization.
Solidarity with striking metal workers in Italy 14 June, 2019Metal workers are taking to the streets of Milan, Florence and Naples today in a general strike over the future of their industry.
Solidarity with striking metal workers in Italy14 June, 2019Metal workers are taking to the streets of Milan, Florence and Naples today in a general strike over the future of their industry.