Swedish union warns of strike at Tesla
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…
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Dreams and Defiance in Foxconn City
Sociologist Jenny Chan sheds light on China’s emerging working class, comprised of young rural migrants enduring harsh working conditions and low wages. Her book, “Dying for an iPhone,” explores this issue. This interview provides insights…
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Israel-Palestinian conflict to impact electronics supply chain
The Israel-Palestinian conflict’s economic toll impacts the electronics supply chain. There are about 500 research and development centers of multinational companies in Israel including from Intel to IBM, Apple, Sony, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook. Many…
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United Auto Workers on strike for share of profits – IndustriALL
The members of IndustriALL affiliate United Auto Workers (UAW) walked out at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis (the Big Three) on 15 September, marking the beginning of their Stand Up Strike. UAW contracts with the…
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Back to work by big tech firms comes after major job cuts
Big tech firms including Amazon, Google, and Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta have ordered staff to be back to work at the office for the majority of the workweek. Similarly, Zoom, a video call company which rose…
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Strikes surge in China; electronics and garment workers at the forefront
Strikes in China are surging with the electronics and garment workers at the forefront, according to a report by the Chinese Labour Bulletin (CLB). In an article published in Nikkei Asia, CLB reported that the…
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IndustriALL affiliate Los Mineros has been on strike at a US subsidiary mine
22 August, 2023 – For two months, a total of 2,000 workers from IndustriALL affiliate Los Mineros have been on strike at the Peñasquito mine in Zacatecas State, Mexico. Operations at the country’s largest gold…
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ILO report on forced labour in Malaysia
Malaysia has long been marred by forced labor issues, where workers’ passports are seized, and they must pay hefty fees for recruitment, work permits, visas, and housing. This debt bondage traps many workers in their…
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Good Practice Guidelines
The RE-SOURCING project’s ‘Good Practices Guidance’ works with stakeholders to identify best practices related to resource efficiency, responsible production and robust labour standards. Case studies highlight Fairphone’s Longevity Score, the focus on responsible workplace practices…
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Labour shortages delay TSMC US chip fab opening
The Arizona chip factory of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is experiencing considerable delays and is now expected to be operational by 2025. TSMC is a leading supplier of AI chips, and the delay comes right…