Strikes in the Netherlands win improved pensions, job security for Oss workers following factory sale

Beginning November 3, the FNV organized repeated work stoppages over twenty days in support of their demands, effectively paralyzing production.

New national agreement brings gains for hotel workers in Israel

A new 4-year agreement between the national center the Histadrut, representatives for the sector and the Israel Hotel Association brings...

Nestlé-Froneri workers continue fighting job destruction in Germany & Italy

The IUF is calling on affiliates to show support!         

Spain: IUF affiliate UGT-FICA calls for end to Danone boycott

The IUF-affiliated UGT-FICA which represents Danone workers has called for an end to the boycott of Danone goods, prompted by...

Strike action in The Netherlands as Unilever rejects pension, employment guarantees following sale of Oss factory

On July 2 Unilever announced the sale of its Oss factory in The Netherlands to the Dutch transnational Zwanenberg Food...

Hong Kong: Unions and allies demand collective bargaining rights

Just prior to the handover of Hong Kong to mainland China in 1997, legislators representing the independent, democratic labour movement...

Danone to expand plant-based beverage site in US

Danone plans to invest as much as US$60m to expand its plant-based beverage facility in Rockingham County in the US...

Rapid globalization of the dairy sector continues as Saputo grabs Australian cooperative Murray Goulburn

Canadian based Saputo has offered A$1.3billion to buy Australian dairy cooperative Murray Goulburn. The proposed sale has been cautiously welcomed...

European dairy affiliates to strengthen alliances within TNC’s

On October 25, IUF German affiliate NGG hosted a meeting in Hamburg to re-vitalize Dairy Net, the IUF-EFFAT regional organization...

Affiliates affirm commitment to Housekeeping Campaign during 4th Global Week of Action

Housekeepers and their unions have demonstrated once again their determination to win improved working conditions through the 4th Global Week...

Danone restructures leadership team

Danone has adjusted its executive committee structure to “promote efficient and agile decision-making against a backdrop of fast-moving industry trends,”...

Danone CEO assumes dual leadership role as chairman Riboud steps down

Danone veteran Franck Riboud is stepping down as chairman, with Chief Executive Emmanuel Faber taking on both top roles in...