USW ratifies new contract with ArcelorMittal23 October, 2008The new four-year contract covers some 14,000 steelworkers throughout the United States.
Unions on global migration29 October, 2008As the Second Global Forum on Migration and Development (GMFD) meets in Manila this week, trade unions representatives speak out for migrant workers.
IG Metall launches "warning strikes" for wage rise6 November, 2008Metalworkers throughout Germany stage temporary work stoppages for eight per cent pay increase.
Russian union leaders attacked13 November, 2008IMF calls for an immediate and transparent investigation into the recent assaults and threats against ITUA leaders and activists.
Polish workers strike Dong Yang Electronics14 November, 2008Management illegally terminated strikers' labour contracts and attempted to break the strike by hiring replacement workers.
IG Metall reaches wage deal13 November, 2008Nation-wide strikes are averted as German metalworkers win 4.2 per cent pay rise.
Confronting the legacy of apartheid remains vital for South African workers6 April, 2009The new leader of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa brings a long history of activism to combat old and new challenges.
Protests over closure of Kremikovtzi plant continue9 April, 2009Workers continue their protests demanding the Bulgarian government to extend its support and commitment to the Kremikovtzi plant.
