IMF condemns labour rights violations at Thai Summit Group subsidiary28 August, 2007Workers face unjust dismissals, harassment and threats, and violations of trade union rights.
Capitalists profit at the expense of workers' health3 September, 2007In the spring of 2005, Alexei Etmanov went to Brazil as a member of a trade union delegation and returned to his job at a Ford plant in Russia with a totally new concept of unionism.
Latin American affiliates stage demonstrations at Mexican embassies13 September, 2007Unionists call on an end to the persecution of the Mexican Miners' and Metalworkers' Union.
Arcelor Mittal and unions together on health and safety17 September, 2007Steel giant and unions commit to innovative global health and safety program.
IMF affiliates revive commitment to IFAs29 September, 2006Delegates to the IFA World Conference in Germany prepare a list of recommendations to be presented to the Executive Committee in November on how to improve IFAs and use them as a tool for building national unions and international solidarity.
IMF affiliates on trade, employment and development10 November, 2006Inclusion of core labour standards in trade agreements is important, but not enough. The international trade union movement must also present a clear alternative project to neo-liberalism.
Mittal: A global giant7 December, 2006Mittal's bold move to takeover Arcelor, the world's second largest steel producer and its main rival, will add facilities and put the company's steel producing capacity far ahead of others. This spotlight on Mittal looks at the company's growth, trade union experiences and what the future holds.
Building sustainable unions in Africa14 June, 2007The IMF regional office in Africa works closely with affiliates to build international solidarity, strengthen trade unions and improve the lives of workers. As described in this report, the challenges are enormous requiring a strategic focus on building sustainable unions as can be seen in Tanzania and Swaziland.
Strikes resume at Fiat5 December, 2002Italy's three metalworkers' unions - FIOM, FIM and UILM - say the automaker's recovery plan is too tough to swallow.
