May Day celebration is important!30 April, 2009In spite of the unfolding global economic crisis and all the other problems workers and their families are facing, nowadays celebration of May Day remains the major event for the working class.
A to Z: Action against precarious work23 September, 2009From October 3 to 10 metalworker unions from Australia to Zambia are taking action against the use of precarious employment.
Say no to more rights for "Private Labour Offices" in Turkey2 October, 2009Four days before the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund officials meet with the Turkish Government, Global Unions met with Turkey's Minister for Labour, and lent their support to President Abdullah Gül's veto of a bill giving "Private Labour Offices" broad rights to place temporary workers in enterprises and warned of the dangers that precarious employment poses for society.
New report shows disadvantage faced by migrant workers in the metal industry6 October, 2009According to the results of a new IMF survey, migrant workers in the metal industry work in precarious jobs, earn lower wages than local workers and are less likely to be members of a trade union.
Thousands take action against precarious work8 October, 2009Thousands of metalworkers have taken action this week as part of the global campaign against precarious work. Reports include sports games in Bulgaria, flashmobs in Hungary, balloon release in Germany and a massive rally in Thailand.
Identifying IMF's priorities in Africa14 October, 2009IMF coordinating committee for the Africa region agrees to prioritize work in Kenya, Zimbabwe and Swaziland, review IMF's regional strategy and develop an industrial development strategy for Africa.
