Autoworkers in Iran launch strike to end use of contract work8 July, 2008Thousands of workers at the Iran Khodro car manufacturing plant are protesting the exploitation of precarious workers and demanding better wages and conditions.
Unia secures national collective agreement for temporary workers8 July, 2008260,000 temporary workers in Switzerland win wage increases, medical insurance, and health and safety improvements under historic new national collective agreement.
In Germany, 75 per cent of Siemens' cuts are union jobs11 July, 2008IG Metall calls restructuring plan "irresponsible", "excessive", and "unacceptable".
UNTMRA seeks improved working conditions3 September, 2008The Uruguayan Metalworkers Union seeks a reduction in the working week without a reduction in pay.
ORGANISING PRECARIOUS WORKERS IN INDONESIA4 September, 2008Behind the razor wire fences of export processing zones in Batam, two Indonesian trade unions are leading the world in successfully organising precariously employed workers.
Metal World reports on organising precarious workers8 September, 2008The latest issue of Metal World features a look at organising precarious workers in Indonesia's Export Processing Zones, a report on leveraged buyouts in the metal sector and an interview with Solidarność's Stefan Przybyszewski.
Unions prepare for expansion of Indian steel industry2 April, 2008Trade unions commit to seeking better development outcomes for the people of India as a result of the forecasted growth of the Indian steel industry.
Romanian autoworkers on strike2 April, 2008Workers at Renault-owned Dacia are striking for improved wages and benefits.
