Openness, democracy and participation of all26 May, 2009The new IMF General Secretary, Jyrki Raina, states that the International Metalworkers' Federation will have one policy - the IMF Action Programme for 2009 to 2013.
Stop exploitation of shipbreaking workers26 May, 2009IMF and EMF call for a new independent authority to govern ship breaking
Renowned social activist assassinated in Mexico3 June, 2009The international labour community mourns the death of labour and human rights defender, Dr. Manual Arroyo Galván, and calls for an immediate and transparent investigation.
IMF argues against job losses at OECD Steel Committee11 June, 2009Employers were slow to reward employees during peak demand but have quickly tried to claw back benefits as a result of the current crisis, states IMF.
Workers call on ILO to improve rights of precarious workers17 June, 2009At a side event to the International Labour Conference, unions showed how precarious workers are being systematically denied their rights to organize and bargain collectively.
IMF's Union Roadshow screened at film festival18 June, 2009The third annual Geneva Labour Film Shorts Festival debuted fourteen films made by, for and about unions.
Climate Change- Taking the power back14 April, 2009Metal unions meet in Australia to craft strategy for enhanced engagement in the climate change debate in preparation for Copenhagen 2009.
