France and Germany have shifted their positions on the European Union’s supply chain law, now calling for its complete repeal. The legislation, initially a cornerstone of the EU’s climate and human rights strategy, mandates that…
In the article published by the Reuters, Brazilian labor prosecutors have launched a high-profile lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD and several of its subcontractors, due to alleged “slavery-like conditions” and international human trafficking….
A new analysis reveals that only 3 out of 45 major ICT companies scored above 50/100 in addressing forced labor risks in their supply chains. The average score was just 20/100, indicating widespread shortcomings in…
In a significant policy shift, the UK government has banned the import of solar panels and renewable energy components linked to forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region. Energy Minister Ed Miliband announced the ban, citing…
The Nexperia Philippines Inc. Workers Union – NAFLU – KMU (NPIWU-NAFLU-KMU) union waged the first day of its strike on March 5, 2025. This comes after 21 negotiations under their Collective Bargaining Agreement and three…
A participatory study conducted in Batam, Indonesia used biological monitoring to evaluate the extent of chemical exposure among workers in the electronics manufacturing industry. Urine samples were collected from workers both before and after their…
29 February, 2024 – On behalf of the 50 million workers they represent in 140 countries, industriAll Europe and IndustriALL Global Union denounce the unacceptable political setback as EU several Member States fail to live…
Vietnam plans to ratify the Convention No. 87 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise, a move aimed at reducing trade disputes risks, according to…
The inaugural ceremony for the first integrated labour union representing four Samsung companies, took place in Seoul on Monday. In the article published in The Korea Herald, Samsung Group United Union with approximately 15,800 members,…
IF Metall has warned of strike action against car manufacturer Tesla’s repair shops in Sweden as Tesla is refusing to enter into negotiations on a collective agreement. For years, IF Metall has tried to engage…