24 March, 2011In a week of action, unions in Europe are taking action against a European economic governance proposal being considered by EU leaders that will lead to further austerity cuts across Europe.

24 March, 2011Companies affiliated to the Metal Product Industrialists' Association (MESS) are the target of a massive strike launch by IMF affiliate, Birlesik Metal-Is, whose members are fighting for improved wages and working conditions in the metal industry.

24 March, 2011Mining giant Rio Tinto feels the heat from global unions demanding the company to respect labour rights and international standards.

6 April, 2011Pakistan Metalworkers' Federation (PMF) released its new video on occupational health and safety and working condition in the Gadani shipbreaking yard, where the workers lives are exposed to danger every day.

6 April, 2011The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights demands "immediate and thorough" investigation into the murder of a trade union leader in the Philippines and demands the government protects other unionists.

6 April, 2011The second district labour court in Mexico issued an order to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to proceed with the registration of the United Workers' Union of Honda.

5 April, 2011Members of the IMF U.S. affiliate United Auto Workers ratified a new five-year agreement with Volvo Trucks North America.

5 April, 2011The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and Workers World Media Productions host the 6th annual nationwide Labour Film Festival in South Africa. The festival will be launched on April 13, 2011 at the Ekhaya centre in Diepkloof, Soweto.

4 April, 2011Union representatives organizing members in Caterpillar meet in Chicago and commit to acting on the Network Guidelines and Principles.

31 March, 2011While health and safety standards are high on site, the relations between management and the local CNM-CUT union at Tubarao, ArcelorMittal's site in Vitória, Brazil need improvement.