7 September, 2011The General Secretary of the National Engineering Workers Union (NEWU) has been elected as the Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) at the 7th Congress that was held in Bulawayo on the 19th and 20th August 2011. Despite a tumultuous congress with contestations on several issues, Comrade Japhet Moyo enjoyed wide support to take this position.
29 August, 2011A small group of experts from the ArcelorMittal Joint Global Health and Safety Committee visited the Vinton Steel Works in El Paso, Texas. The group, made up of representatives from the European Metalworkers' Federation, United Steelworkers and International Metalworkers' Federation found that although some examples of best practice existed, in the main safety conditions in the plant were below standard and need urgent attention.
26 August, 2011Hanjin Heavy Industries insists on dismissals in breach of contract, despite huge company profits and payment of generous dividends and bonuses to owners and senior company executives. KMWU continues its fight to protect the interests of workers. A Hope Bus Rally is planned in Seoul on August 27 to 28 under the theme "Another World is Possible!
24 August, 2011On August 18 local Section 309 of the National Miners' and Metalworkers' Union of Mexico (SNTMMSRM) at the mine La Platosa in the state of Durango, Mexico reached an agreement with the management of Excellon de Mexico S.A. de C.V. a subsidiary of the Canadian owned mining company Excellon Resources Inc.
23 June, 2011Participants at an IMF regional communicators' forum for Asia Pacific, held in Seoul, welcome plans for a new regional journal and contribute to strengthening IMF and union communication in the region.
22 June, 2011Workers at Vale Coal Colombia, an affiliate of the Brazilian mining giant, met with persecution after organizing in the Sintramienergética union. IMF has sent a formal letter of protest to Vale Colombia.
21 June, 2011Indian trade unions work at the local level to protect the interests of the country's poorest in the face of industrial development and prepare to meet with Government on national climate change and environment policies.
21 June, 2011On June 23, UN Public Services Day, the Council of Global Unions launches its Quality Public Services--Action Now! campaign. The aim is to advance quality public services for all people through unprecedented coordinated solidarity action across borders.
24 May, 2011The International Metalworkers' Federation launches IMF TV, a new platform for reporting on activities to support the struggle of metalworkers around the world.
