15 July, 2008As IMF affiliates prepare to take action from September 30 to October 7, 2008, the IMF launches campaign web pages against precarious work at: <a href="../precariouswork">www.imfmetal.org/precariouswork</a>
GLOBAL: Nine out of 10 unions affiliated to the International Metalworkers' Federation have reported an increase in the prevalence of precarious work in recent years. As part of a united global effort to stop this massive expansion of precarious work, the IMF has called for a week of mobilisation from September 30 to October 7, 2008.
On October 7, IMF and its affiliates will also participate in a global day of action in conjunction with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and all other Global Union Federations (GUFs).
To support trade union efforts against precarious work and the week of action the IMF has launched a new section on its website located at: www.imfmetal.org/precariouswork
These web pages include affiliate news on precarious work, background information and resource materials, case studies and links to other relevant websites. The section will be updated with campaign materials and details on ongoing affiliates' actions over the coming months.
Precarious employment is typically non-permanent, temporary, casual, insecure and contingent. Workers in these jobs are often not covered by labour laws and social security protections. Precarious work is caused by employment practices designed to maximize employer profits and flexibility and to shift risks onto workers.
The IMF and its affiliates have voiced their commitment to take action against the expansion of precarious work. Around the world unions are mobilising, organising and bargaining for better and more secure work. Get involved today. Go to: www.imfmetal.org/precariouswork