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USW video : How Obama saved the US auto industry
When President Obama took the bold step of saving the U.S. auto industry, he didn’t just save auto assembly jobs. He saved American manufacturing, including 350,000 USW jobs that are part of the auto supply chain. The auto rescue helped … Continue reading
Massive attack on employment rights being planned in Mexico
IndustriALL Global Union and its affiliates in the Tri-National Solidarity Alliance (TNSA) are leading opposition to labour law reforms being fast-tracked through the Mexican parliament. The legislation would intensify the serious obstacles already facing workers and democratic and independent trade … Continue reading
Wisconsin Judge Kicks Out Walker’s Anti Union Laws
WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI – News, Weather and Sports | A Wisconsin judge has struck a blow for organised labour in the USA when he struck down key sections of right wing Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s controversial anti … Continue reading
Horror in Pakistan after 300 workers die in two factory fires.
Over 300 workers were killed in devastating factory fires on 11th September at a garment factory in Karachi and a shoe factory in Lahore, Pakistan. Media reports indicate that workers could not escape the fire because the factory buildings lacked … Continue reading
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Steelworkers and AFL-CIO rally support of pizza workers
The United Steelworkers (USW) in the USA and the AFL-CIO are supporting striking workers at Palermo’s Pizza in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The strike at the frozen pizza factory started in June this year when workers walked out seeking recognition for their … Continue reading
Justice For Colombia welcomes peace talks between Government and FARC
The Uk based campaigning group, supported by many UK unions, Justice For Columbia has welcomed reports – which have been now confirmed by Columbian President Santos, that the Colombian Government and the FARC, (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia — Ejército … Continue reading
Updated: IG Metall Say Stop Siemens union-busting in the USA; German Press Report Union busting
Siemens, the global engineering giant, likes to say it’s a socially responsible company. It even just signed an agreement with labour organisations committing it to respect workers’ rights around the globe. So what does Siemens do within days after signing this agreement? … Continue reading
Countdown to the elections in Venezuela
On 7th October 2012 Venezuelans will be voting in their Presidential election. In recent years, Venezuela’s democracy has been deepened with the country having more elections than nearly anywhere else in the world, all certified free and fair by respected international … Continue reading
Aussie taskforce recommends strategic intervention to boost manufacturing
The manufacturing taskforce report commissioned in 2011 by Australian prime minister, Julia Gillard, presented its findings last week. The Gillard government will respond to the report’s recommendations with an Industry and Innovation Statement later this year. The taskforce’s report has generated … Continue reading
Support Sacked ExxonMobil Union Reps
You might be asking yourself, “Who are the men in this picture?” They are USW Local 13-2001 members Ricky Brooks and Mark Schubert from Baytown, Texas and here are a few things we want you to know about them. They are … Continue reading