Global unions sign Health and Safety Agreement with GDF Suez22 May, 2014French utility giant GDF Suez has made a commitment with global unions to end fatalities linked to the company across its entire operations, including subcontractors.
SPECIAL REPORT: Inditex and IndustriALL Global Union: Getting results from a global framework agreement 21 May, 2014The global framework agreement (GFA) between IndustriALL Global Union and the world’s largest fashion retailer, Inditex, stands as a model of a successful GFA for the rest of garment sector. Established in 2007, it has helped to reinstate workers expelled for being union activists, raise salaries and promote freedom of association in countries where unionization has traditionally been weak.
SPECIAL REPORT: Inditex and IndustriALL Global Union: Getting results from a global framework agreement21 May, 2014The global framework agreement (GFA) between IndustriALL Global Union and the world’s largest fashion retailer, Inditex, stands as a model of a successful GFA for the rest of garment sector. Established in 2007, it has helped to reinstate workers expelled for being union activists, raise salaries and promote freedom of association in countries where unionization has traditionally been weak.
FEATURE: Building global union power in the auto industry20 May, 2014IndustriALL Global Union’s activities in the auto industry focus on building union power through company networks and using strong influence in certain countries to hold multinational employers to account around the world.
FEATURE: Building global union power in the auto industry20 May, 2014IndustriALL Global Union’s activities in the auto industry focus on building union power through company networks and using strong influence in certain countries to hold multinational employers to account around the world.
FUP and Petrobras launch Workers’ Network10 March, 2014From 25 to 27 February 2014 the Brazilian Oil Workers’ Union FUP hosted a meeting to launch the workers’ network of Petrobras. A global agreement was signed with Petrobras in 2011, and now it is up to the network to make a living agreement.
FUP et Petrobras lancent un réseau des travailleurs10 March, 2014Du 25 au 27 février 2014, le syndicat brésilien des travailleurs du pétrole FUP a accueilli une réunion chargée de lancer le réseau des travailleurs de Petrobras. Un accord mondial avait été signé avec Petrobras en 2011, et il appartient maintenant au réseau de conclure une entente.
FUP и Petrobras создают профсоюзную сеть10 March, 2014Профсоюз работников нефтяной промышленности Бразилии FUP выступил организатором встречи, проходившей с 25 по 27 февраля 2014 года, которая положила начало деятельности профсоюзной сети работников Petrobras. Международное рамочное соглашение с Petrobras было подписано в 2011 году, и теперь задача сети – сделать его жизнеспособным.
FUP and Petrobras launch Workers’ Network10 March, 2014From 25 to 27 February 2014 the Brazilian Oil Workers’ Union FUP hosted a meeting to launch the workers’ network of Petrobras. A global agreement was signed with Petrobras in 2011, and now it is up to the network to make a living agreement.
IndustriALL Global Union signs worldwide social and environmental responsibility agreement with Solvay17 December, 2013Today, IndustriALL Global Union and chemical group Solvay signed a social and environmental responsibility agreement. With the agreement Solvay commits to respect international social standards as defined by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
