Thousands mourn Korean farmer activist Baek Nam-gi, the struggle continues
On November 6, thousands gathered for the funeral procession of farmer leader Baek Nam-gi in Gwangju Geumnamno Square, site of...
Bangladesh: union mobilizes to defend workers at public agency supplying seed to farmers
The IUF-affiliated Bangladesh Agricultural Farm Labour Federation (BAFLF) and the National Women Farmers & Workers Association (NWFA) held a joint...
Uzbekistan: government ratifies ILO Convention 87, forced labour and repression continue
In 2016, as in previous years, the government of Uzbekistan continues to rely on the massive use of forced labour...
UK Employment Tribunal: ‘self-employed’ Uber drivers are workers, with rights
The London Employment Tribunal, in a decision with major implications for the 'gig economy', has ruled that Uber drivers are...
Highlights from Mondelez’s Third Quarter 2016 Results: What Does it Mean for Workers
On October 27, Mondelez reported its Q3 financial results. It repurchased approximately $475 million of its common stock in Q3...
Spanish hotel housekeepers call on the European Parliament for action to end exploitation and abuse
Speaking before members of the European Parliament on October 19, two hotel housekeepers who are union shop stewards called for...
European meat affiliates demand action to stop abuses
On October 19, the German Food Workers Union NGG organized a conference for IUF European meat affiliates at Rheda-Wiedenbrück, where...
Korea: Police aggression continues at funeral of farmer union leader Baek Nam-gi
Today police were deployed at the funeral hall where the family of Baek Nam-gi is attempting to hold a ceremony...
IUF European affiliates establish Seafood unions coordination group within EFFAT
The founding meeting of EFFAT Seafood group was held in Brussels on November 15, 2016.
Nutella workers on strike in Turkey
IUF members at Ferrero's Nutella factory in Turkey have been on strike since 10 October. Management has responded to the...
Namibia seafood corporations wage a war against fish workers rights
Refusal of the companies to negotiate have lead more than 4000 fishermen in the provinces of Walvis Bay and Luderitz...
