Final call before Christmas for Swiss supermarkets to sign Accord16 December, 2013Global labour leaders have come together in Switzerland to demand that supermarket chains Migros and Coop sign the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety before Christmas.
Rana Plaza compensation talks still frustrate15 November, 2013The long overdue final agreement on compensation to Rana Plaza victims is still not finalised as brands continue to hesitate. Walmart, Carrefour, Bonmarché, Mango, Auchan and Kik refuse to sign the Arrangement.
Rana Plaza compensation talks still frustrate15 November, 2013The long overdue final agreement on compensation to Rana Plaza victims is still not finalised as brands continue to hesitate. Walmart, Carrefour, Bonmarché, Mango, Auchan and Kik refuse to sign the Arrangement.
Minimum wage negotiations continue in Bangladesh7 November, 2013Western media incorrectly reported yesterday that the minimum monthly wage for Bangladeshi garment workers had been increased by 77% to 5,300 taka (US$67). In fact discussions continue, with the IndustriALL Bangladesh Council holding firm in its demand for a rise to a living wage of US$120.
Continúan negociaciones sobre sueldo mínimo en Bangladesh7 November, 2013Los medios de comunicación occidentales informaron incorrectamente ayer que el salario mínimo mensual de los trabajadores de la confección en Bangladesh se había incrementado en un 77%, hasta alcanzar 5.300 taka (US$ 67). Sin embargo, la situación real es que continúan las negociaciones, y el Consejo de IndustriALL en Bangladesh ha seguido exigiendo que se aumenten los sueldos, hasta alcanzar un salario digno de US$120.
Minimum wage negotiations continue in Bangladesh7 November, 2013Western media incorrectly reported yesterday that the minimum monthly wage for Bangladeshi garment workers had been increased by 77% to 5,300 taka (US$67). In fact discussions continue, with the IndustriALL Bangladesh Council holding firm in its demand for a rise to a living wage of US$120.
Strike at Thai Rayon in Thailand10 October, 2013For the first time in 39 years history of Thai Rayon textile factory in Ang Thong, Thailand, the workers voted and walked off the jobs following the deadlocked CBA negotiation between the trade union and local management.
Strike at Thai Rayon in Thailand10 October, 2013For the first time in 39 years history of Thai Rayon textile factory in Ang Thong, Thailand, the workers voted and walked off the jobs following the deadlocked CBA negotiation between the trade union and local management.
Un incendie mortel dans une usine souligne une fois de plus l'importance de l'Accord du Bangladesh 9 October, 2013Dans la nuit du 8 au 9 octobre, neuf personnes au moins ont péri dans l'incendie de l'usine Aswad Composite Mills du groupe Palmal, dans le district de Gazipur, près de Dacca. IndustriALL Global Union et UNI Global Union confirment leur attachement au plan quinquennal de l' Accord sur l'incendie et la sécurité des bâtiments au Bangladesh.
Deadly factory fire again underlines importance of Bangladesh Accord9 October, 2013Last night, 8 October, at least 9 people were killed in a factory fire at Aswad Composite Mills of the Palmal Group in the Gazipur district near Dhaka. IndustriALL Global Union and UNI Global Union confirm their commitment to the comprehensive 5-year plan of the Accord for Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh.
