24 February, 2010IMF commits to strategic engagement at global level to counter power of TNCs seeking to undermine workers' rights and conditions worldwide.

23 February, 2010Agreement in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany provides for jobs security and wage rises to combat the effects of the financial crisis.

23 February, 2010GIKIL pays back wages to Bosnian workers and monitoring begins after workers take strike action and receive international solidarity support.

10 February, 2010IMF calls for film submissions from affiliates for the 4th Annual Geneva Labour Film Shorts Festival, taking place on June 15, 2010.

8 October, 2009Thousands of metalworkers have taken action this week as part of the global campaign against precarious work. Reports include sports games in Bulgaria, flashmobs in Hungary, balloon release in Germany and a massive rally in Thailand.

8 October, 2009IMF affiliates encouraged to participate in discussion on integrating migration policies in development strategies for the benefit of all at the People's Global Action Events from November 3-5, which coincides with the Global Forum on Migration in Athens.

7 October, 2009After the closure of Sidelpa, resulting in the dismissal of 800 workers, the multinational now aims to close the Laminados Andinos plant at Duitama. The workers have occupied the factory in order to defend their jobs.

6 October, 2009Global Union Federations support Thai workers in their demands for permanent jobs first and raitfication of ILO Conventions 87 and 98.

20 October, 2009After a trade union delegation was refused entry to Gerdau's Aza factory, the Gerdau Global Workers' Committee protested outside the plant and handed in a letter to management repudiating the company's stance.

20 October, 2009Lakshmi Mittal, owner of ArcelorMittal, praises flexible role of unions in responding to the global financial crisis.