4 October, 2010The International Metalworkers' Federation is putting increased emphasis on building trade union networks in transnational companies (TNC's).
The purpose is to build effective solidarity and cooperation among affiliated unions present in transnational corporations in the metal industries to ensure an equal playing field for workers, which go far beyond minimum standards.
Trade union networks in TNC's bring together unions cooperatively and strategically as global partners, to advance workers' rights throughout a company and supply chains. The IMF uses trade union networks to build greater capacity for working together in defence of workers' interests across national boundaries.
Each network has its own goals that may include regular exchange of information, development of joint initiatives and common platforms, building solidarity, organizing unorganized plants, joint union initiatives and contacts with the real decision-makers within the enterprises.