IndustriALL Headlines are produced by IndustriALL Global Union GERMAN UNIONS CURB PRECARIOUS WORK September 18, 2013: As preparation for the global action to STOP Precarious Work moves full steam ahead, German unions set a new benchmark for agency worker wages. IG Metall, member of the German trade union center DGB and an
Read moreIndustriALL Headlines are produced by IndustriALL Global Union BANGLADESH WORKERS MUST CONTINUE TO WAIT FOR FULL COMPENSATION September 12, 2013: Eleven brands join discussions on compensation to victims of Bangladesh factory disasters. Other key brands turn their back on workers’ plight. Some advance payments agreed. Eleven of the brands and retailers sourcing from the
Read moreIndustriALL Headlines are produced by IndustriALL Global Union 12,000 Turkish TURKISH TEXTILE WORKERS WIN 08-29-2013: IndustriALL Global Union is celebrating the victory of its Turkish affiliate Teksif. The union led 12,000 workers on a nine-day strike from 15 August. The successful strike has achieved the workers’ demands. The Textile, Knitting and Clothing Industry Workers’
Read moreIndustriALL Headlines are produced by IndustriALL Global Union Union Rights Abused in Belarus August 20, 1013: In violation of the national legislation the Belarusian authorities try to close down a local organization of the Radio and Electronics Industry Workers’ Union (REP), an IndustriALL affiliate in Belarus. On 5 August 2013 the trade union REP
Read moreIndustriALL Headlines are produced by IndustriALL Global Union Mass dismissals at Rio Tinto in Madagascar The sharp decline in commodity prices in the international market is being felt in the mining sector in Madagascar, as Rio Tinto QMM’s subcontractor Omega plans to stop operations at Fort-Dauphin. July 31, 2013: The security company Omega
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