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In Wisconsin, US, more than 340 workers employed at GE Datex-Ohmeda are in a race against the clock to produce ventilators. Members of IndustriALL affiliate Machinist Union (IAM) Local 1406, who build anesthesia, respiratory and infant care machines, ratified a…

The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Canada’s largest union, welcomes the announcement of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Changes to the federal relief measures previously announced came after major pressure from Canadians, including CUPE. However, CUPE still has concerns that…

Thanks to the early deployment of epidemic control actions by the government, schools in Taiwan remain open with strict measures to prevent infection. The National Teachers’ Association also reacted swiftly, contributing to the effort to ensure the safety of teachers…

IndustriALL has written to all its affiliates that organise garment workers, asking for information on the numbers of factories that are being closed down, the number of workers affected, and any measures being taken by governments and employers to mitigate…

As the Government of Saskatchewan declares a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CUPE Local 1949 is calling for immediate measures to be put in place to protect incarcerated populations and reduce strain on our healthcare system. The union,…

Francophone Africa: Lack of consultation with education unions creates uncertainty as to how learning can continue during COVID-19 school closures Education unions in Francophone Africa are dismayed at the lack of consultation in government decisions to close all education establishments…

Japanese tyre giant Bridgestone is sending home all employees of its 15 plants in North and South America, phasing out production from 21 March until or before 12 April. This company will use existing stocks to fill orders. As the…

The union representing Air Canada flight attendants is deeply saddened to learn that the company will temporarily lay off approximately 3,600 of its members at Air Canada mainline, and all 1,549 of its members at Air Canada Rouge. Earlier this week,…

The Confederación Nacional de Trabajadores de Educación (CNTE), Education International affiliate in Brazil, has called a major nationwide strike in education, protesting the policies of the Bolsonaro administration. The trade union centre in Brazil – Central Única de los trabajadores…

350 workers gathered outside the company gates to protest against the deadlock and against management’s proposal of a zero wage increment. According to EIEUNR, the proposal is unfair as the company has made a net profit of RM479 million (US$111…

CUPE is calling on the federal government to immediately deliver on measures to protect workers who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. CUPE expressed disappointment that today’s announcements from Prime Minister Trudeau and a suite of senior ministers focused solely…

Education International has been saddened to learn of the death of Roustan Job, an outstanding education trade unionist from Trinidad and Tobago. Job relentlessly fought for teachers’ improved working conditions, professionalism, and autonomy in his region and worldwide. Job began…

He was received with enthusiasm and joy by an audience of almost 200 people, supporters who had campaigned against his imprisonment and the coup in Brazil. A large contingent from the Geneva-based press attended, and the event was watched by…

After months of intermittent bargaining that ended up going to interest arbitration last fall, B.C.’s emergency dispatchers have a new four-year collective agreement with E-Comm. The deal improves staffing and working conditions while building a solid foundation to help 9-1-1 operators…

The rapid and wide spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the COVID-19 disease that it causes require an urgent global response to protect health and stimulate the economy. Governments and employers must act to protect workers and tackle transmission in…

According to IndustriALL affiliate, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), the mineworkers were taken to three different refugee bays for safety. The bays can hold 40-50 workers at a time, but at the time of the incident, there were over…

CUPE 7800 has learned that Hamilton’s forensic pathology unit is closing hastily at the end of March, months earlier than the original proposed and controversial closure in July. The decision to end forensic autopsies at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is already riddled…

2020 marks 25 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world’s most progressive blueprint for advancing women’s rights. While considerable progress has been made, gender equality has not been achieved in any country. Education…

According to a report by the Transnational Institute (TNI), from 2016 to 2019, foreign investors filed 13 claims against Colombia before international arbitral tribunals. These tribunals decide on what is most important, private profits or the public interest. So far,…

“We can make a difference in our workplaces and our world by standing together,” said Tom Graham in his final report to delegates at the annual convention of the Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees being held…

Statement | Swift, coherent and proportionate measures are vital in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak The world is facing an unprecedented health emergency. The COVID-19 outbreak has led to school closures in 13 countries around the globe, disrupting the education…

Of the 600,000 registered textile, garment and footwear workers in South-East Europe, few are unionized and working conditions are poor. Building trade union power to secure a living wage and safer and healthier workplaces for these workers is therefore urgent….