14 January, 2009The International Metalworkers' Federation welcomes the Resolution of the UN Security Council calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza

14 January, 2009No satisfactory solution has yet been found to the situation of the Siderperu workers sacked at the end of last year, despite the efforts of the union, the IMF's Gerdau Group Global Committee and other sister organisations.

14 January, 2009Around 3,000 miners have been sacked. The unions have been organising their response and demanding a solution to the situation.

22 January, 2009Labour leaders meet with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to urge immediate action in wake of increasing violence and repression against miners' union in Mexico.

4 February, 2009ArcelorMittal workers have declared February 10 a day of action across Europe ahead of the company's expected declaration of shareholder profits.

27 January, 2009KMWU's "one union, one worksite" initiative to organise the precariously employed proves positive for migrant workers threatened with job dismissals.

19 June, 2007Rheinmetall management refuses to meet with the International Metalworkers' Federation on the implementation of the international framework agreement.

18 June, 2007Employment practices, working conditions and respect for worker rights are key concerns.

18 June, 2007A national public service strike of around one million public service workers took place in South Africa, June 13.

14 June, 2007Aghni Dhamayanti was recently elected to the National Board of the IMF-affi liated trade union Serikat Pekerja Metal Indonesia (SPMI). This election result happened after increased numbers of women began solving problems in their workplaces and also became more involved in the union.