Belgian and Malagasy unions cooperate on building union power29 August, 2024The cooperation between Belgian and Malagasy unions is testimony of how trade unions in the global north and the global south are working together on key issues that include the Just Transition and human rights due diligence.
Workers confront sexual exploitation at Ugandan cardboard manufacturing factory9 July, 2024Following a series of training workshops to stop gender-based violence, workers are confronting the perpetrators as heard in testimonies at IndustriALL women’s committee meetings.
Se necesita un esfuerzo global para defender y promover los derechos LGBTI1 July, 2024Un seminario web organizado el 26 de junio por el Comité de Coordinación LGBTI del Consejo Global Unions, al que asistieron 175 personas, reunió a ponentes de Naciones Unidas, sindicatos y grupos de derechos civiles. El evento, titulado “Avanzar a pesar del rechazo: los derechos de las personas LGBTI y la libertad sindical”, profundizó en las complejidades de la defensa de los derechos LGBTI frente a las crecientes restricciones mundiales a la libertad sindical y de expresión, y la actual reacción contraria a este colectivo.
Global effort to uphold and advance LGBTI rights needed1 July, 2024A webinar hosted by the Council of Global Unions LGBTI Coordinating Committee, which was attended by 175 people on 26 June, brought together speakers from the United Nations, trade unions and civil rights groups. The event, "Forward despite the backlash: LGBTI rights and the freedom of association," delved into the complexities of advocating for LGBTI rights in the face of increasing global restrictions on freedom of association and expression, and the current anti-LGBTI backlash.
Lesotho: enhancing safety and inclusiveness at work27 June, 2024Unions in Lesotho are supporting a project on safe and inclusive work environments which will focus on occupational health and safety and ending gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH).
The fight for ratification of C190 must continue20 June, 2024June marks five years since the adoption of the International Labour Organization’s Convention (ILO C190) to end violence and harassment in the workplace. This landmark Convention presents a significant opportunity for unions to advance their fight against gender-based violence, and IndustriALL and its affiliates are campaigning vigorously for its ratification.
IDAHOBIT: No comrade left behind17 May, 2024STATEMENT CGU: The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), celebrated on 17 May, is an opportunity for the trade union movement across the globe to (re)affirm our commitment to solidarity with LGBTI+ people and communities increasingly under siege. No comrade should be left behind in our fight for equality, justice and freedom for all.
S’unir en faveur de la justice pour TOUS les travailleurs16 May, 2024À l’approche de la Journée internationale contre l’homophobie, la biphobie et la transphobie (IDAHOBIT), IndustriALL saisit l’opportunité de mettre en lumière un outil précieux, publié en janvier dernier, créé pour les syndicats afin de soutenir les travailleurs LGBTI.
S’unir en faveur de la justice pour TOUS les travailleurs16 May, 2024À l’approche de la Journée internationale contre l’homophobie, la biphobie et la transphobie (IDAHOBIT), IndustriALL saisit l’opportunité de mettre en lumière un outil précieux, publié en janvier dernier, créé pour les syndicats afin de soutenir les travailleurs LGBTI.
Unidos por la justicia para TODOS los trabajadores16 May, 2024A medida que nos acercamos al Día Internacional contra la Homofobia, la Bifobia y la Transfobia (IDAHOBIT), IndustriALL aprovecha la oportunidad para poner de relieve un valioso recurso, publicado en enero, creado para que los sindicatos apoyen a los trabajadores LGBTI.
