The Philippine government is ramping up efforts to strengthen its semiconductor and electronics industry—a key export sector that directly and indirectly supports millions of Filipino workers—even as global trade shifts and tariff wars threaten its…
Texas Instruments (TI) is investing over $60 billion in seven new semiconductor fabrication plants across Texas and Utah, a move that will significantly reshape the global electronics manufacturing landscape. This historic expansion—supported by $1.6 billion…
IndustriAll Global Union and industriAll European Trade Union are raising serious concerns about proposed revisions to crucial EU sustainability laws, warning that the changes would erode hard-won protections for workers across global supply chains. In…
The GoodElectronics (GE) Network is excited to announce an important development for the future of the network, marking a new chapter of collaboration and stronger global representation. The GoodElectronics Philippines (GEPh), a coalition of labor…
A Rest of World article exposes dysfunction within Samsung’s semiconductor division, where engineers describe a “militaristic” culture and hierarchical management that stresses meeting precise yield and cost targets. Managers—often promoted more for administrative skill than…
Research think tank IBON Foundation reveals a sharp decline of over 500,000 manufacturing jobs in the Philippines from April 2024 to April 2025, including significant losses in semiconductor and electronics (-76,000 jobs). Despite minor increases…
5 June, 2025 – IndustriALL’s Women’s Committee met online on 26–27 May to start preparations for IndustriALL women’s conference and Congress in Sydney in November. It provided an opportunity to assess progress and evaluate systemic…
Taiwan’s booming semiconductor industry heavily relies on migrant workers, particularly from the Philippines. These workers often depend on job brokers who control various aspects of their employment, including housing, transportation, and job placements. Reports indicate…
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….