Mexican government must cease attacks on mineworkers13 July, 2009Parliamentary and union leaders demand Mexican government cease attacks on mineworkers.
IMF raises rights abuse issues with Putin20 July, 2009A German delegation travelled to Russia to meet with the country's prime minister and Russian unions.
Taking Action: The next four years23 September, 2009The IMF Congress in May 2009 adopted a new Action Programme that sets out the direction of our work for the next four years. It is an Action Programme for everyone. The global IMF family is committed to working towards our united goals. Organizing, collective bargaining, trade union rights, union networks and sustainable development are key areas of work.
A path to permanency23 September, 2009The latest issue of Metal World, published online September 23, features the Thai labour movement's struggle for permanent work, shines a spotlight on the IMF Action Programme and profiles Sinter Metal striker Lale Balta in Turkey.
Secure jobs are the answer to crisis7 October, 2009International Metalworkers' Federation joins global unions in call for secure employment as the essential response to the global economic crisis on this World Day for Decent Work.
Trade unionism in mourning21 October, 2009The Colombian trade union leader Albeiro Martinez has died from a heart attack at the age of 49. He lived his last five years in Chile in order to protect his life and that of his family after receiving death threats because of his trade union work in Colombia.
International Machinists discuss communications for the 21st century8 October, 2009IAMAW delegates from the U.S. and Canada met in Vancouver to discuss union communication strategy.
Demand Justice for Sinter Metal Workers in Turkey11 May, 2009Tell Sinter Metal to reinstate all unjustly dismissed workers and respect Turkish labour law and basic trade union rights now.