25 February, 2009Workers in Indonesia take things into their own hands after management abscond, leaving US$2.5 million in unpaid entitlements.

11 February, 2009An Indonesian union has won a historic case against a company manager found guilty of violating local and international labour regulations.

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3 April, 2009In Sweden most people belong to a union and the level of organisation is among the highest in the world. But joining a union is no longer taken for granted. The proportion of union members is declining, forcing unions to make an effort to recruit new members.

2 April, 2009Global Union Federations push for alternative strategies for recovery from the world economic crisis.

16 March, 2009NOTE: For financial reasons IMF Summer school 2009 is cancelled

20 February, 2009Executive Committee members adopt a resolution in solidarity with workers at General Motors and across the sector.

14 April, 2009Metal unions meet in Australia to craft strategy for enhanced engagement in the climate change debate in preparation for Copenhagen 2009.

3 November, 2008After 57 days of strike action, 27,000 IAM members in the U.S. return to work.

8 August, 2008Union members fired and interrogated for organising activities, company refuses to recognize registration of Birleşik Metal-Is.