Metalworkers and the Mercosul3 September, 2007In 1991 Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay began a process of establishing a Common Market, known as Mercosul. This report examines the challenges trade unions face in influencing the direction of the Mercosul, a market in which the auto and metalworking sectors play a significant role.
Asbestos use increasing across Asia31 August, 2007International Ban Asbestos Secretariat publishes Killing the Future, a report on Asbestos Use in Asia.
US Steelworkers get paper mill to end bulk chlorine23 August, 2007Up to 1.1 million workers and residents are safer thanks to the union's efforts.
Workers killed in Turkish shipyard12 September, 2007Within a two week period, five workers die due to unsafe working conditions.
NEWU member beaten and arrested in Zimbabwe crackdown24 September, 2007Leafleting deemed criminal under Mugabe's bizarre and brutal dictatorship.
Virtual protest against IBM in Second Life26 September, 2007IBM workers in Italy to hold virtual protest in virtual world on September 27.
Canadian Auto Workers and Magna Sign Historic Agreement24 October, 2007Union and auto parts supplier develop a new way of working together that would cover 18,000 Magna employees in Canada when implemented.
AFL-CIO lodges complaint with the ILO30 October, 2007AFL-CIO accuses the US National Labor Relations Board of "systematic efforts to deny workers' rights in violation of international labour standards"
'No ifs or buts' as Unite sets out demands for Jaguar Land Rover sale7 November, 2007Ford and the UK government are being put under pressure over the future of Jaguar Land Rover by Unite, Britain's largest union.
Latin America and the Caribbean15 November, 2007The office's contact details are:<br> Avenida 18 de Julio 1528, <br> Piso 12, Unidad 1202<br> Montevideo<br> URUGUAY<br> Tel/Fax: 59-82-4080813<br> E-mail: <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a><br>
