6 November, 2008Metalworkers throughout Germany stage temporary work stoppages for eight per cent pay increase.

16 August, 2006TMPCWA members beaten and shot at while protesting in front of the Department of Labour and Employment.

16 August, 2006Affiliates to demonstrate at Japanese embassies and consulates demanding justice for Toyota Philippines workers.

4 August, 2006Settlement delivers wage and pension increases, improved health and safety and signing bonuses.

26 July, 2006Unions pledge solidarity and resources to Toyota Philippines workers fighting for reinstatement.

12 July, 2006IG Metall calls on German government to stop pursuing the conclusion of the WTO Doha Round of trade negotiations at all costs, even at the expense of developing countries.

10 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.

20 March, 2007Precarious work is typically non-permanent, temporary, casual, insecure and contingent. Workers in these jobs are often not covered by labour law and social security protections. Taking action against precarious work is the focus of the IMF Central Committee in 2007. This spotlight poses key questions for affiliates on the issue.

7 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.

4 March, 2007Workers at Australian Tristar factory fight potential loss of redundancy benefits, which could be lost due to new industrial relations laws.