Organising for better, more secure work

GLOBAL:  Increasing numbers of workers around the world are faced with job insecurity, low wages and an uncertain future.

In a week of mobilisation taking place around the world from September 30, metalworker trade unions affiliated to the International Metalworkers' Federation are holding a series of actions at the local and national level calling for an end to precarious employment.

Actions include information campaigns, work place meetings, meetings with company management and major demonstrations in countries including Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, Spain, Sri Lanka and Turkey.

Nine out of 10 unions affiliated to the IMF have reported an increase in the prevalence of precarious work in recent years.

"Together we must take action to stop the spread of precarious work," said IMF general secretary Marcello Malentacchi. "Good jobs are what trade unions bargain for. Around the world, unions are mobilising, organising and bargaining for better, more secure work."

Details and reports on actions being taken by metalworker unions around the world are available on the IMF website. 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).

Precarious work affects us all is a global union campaign to stop the rise in precarious employment and regain power and justice for working people.

To find out more about trade union efforts against precarious work and the week of mobilisation go to: www.imfmetal.org/precariouswork