IndustriALL Global Union

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2024 Russian authorities officially designated IndustriALL Global Union as an 'undesirable organization', marking a significant legal challenge to the union's operations in Russia.
2023 Marie Nilsson becomes the new President of IndustriALL Global Union, succeeding Jörg Hofmann
2021 Atle Høie becomes the General Secretary of IndustriALL Global Union, replacing Valter Sanches
2017 The Bangladesh Accord was renewed, continuing the legally binding safety and inspection mechanism for garment and textile factories in Bangladesh with over 200 participating brands.
2016 Jörg Hofmann succeeds Berthold Huber as President of IndustriALL Global Union
2016 Valter Sanches succeeds Jyrki Raina as the General Secretary of IndustriALL Global Union
April 24 2013 Rana Plaza industrial disaster occurred in Bangladesh, where a building collapse killed 1,134 people, prompting IndustriALL and UNI Global Union to negotiate the Bangladesh Accord.
2012 Berthold Huber becomes President of IndustriALL Global Union
2012 Jyrki Raina becomes the General Secretary of IndustriALL Global Union
June 19 2012 IndustriALL Global Union was founded in Copenhagen, establishing a global union federation representing workers in mining, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

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