French metalworkers detained at U.S. airport for union activity3 November, 2009Members of the CGT were held for four hours by U.S. immigration officials for taking part in protesting the closure of a Molex plant in Villemur-sur-Tarn, France.
Putting a stop to precarious work in Europe21 August, 2009EMF to launch second common demand on precarious employment at its collective bargaining conference in November 2009.
Strike at ArcelorMittal, Mexico21 August, 2009Workers at ArcelorMittal are on strike after negotiations on adjustments to the collective agreement ended in deadlock. Steelworkers in the United States and Canada have offered their support for the action taken by the miners' union.
Protecting labour rights in World Bank funded projects26 August, 2009Global Unions releases new guide on how to use performance standards to ensure respect of core labour standards in World Bank funded projects.
Making the Global Jobs Pact real31 August, 2009ITUC releases practical guidance on how to use and promote the Global Jobs Pact in response to the global economic and financial crisis.
Unions mobilizing against precarious work2 September, 2009Unions around the world are mobilizing and preparing for the global week of action from October 3 to 10 in the campaign against precarious work. Posters and leaflets in support of these actions are now available on the IMF website.
It's business as usual: the World Bank says that increased social protection schemes are anti-business9 September, 2009The "Doing Business 2010" report contradicts the World Bank reiterated endorsement of improved social safety nets and continues discouraging workers' protection against job losses.
Unions mobilize in solidarity with Opel workers in Antwerp18 September, 2009The European Metalworkers' Federation calls for solidarity and invites unions to participate in a demonstration at the Opel Plant in Antwerp on September 23, 2009.
