IMF TV -- a new addition to the IMF Website24 May, 2011The International Metalworkers' Federation launches IMF TV, a new platform for reporting on activities to support the struggle of metalworkers around the world.
Bridgestone SA workers back at work28 May, 2011Workers at Bridgestone South Africa returned to work on May 19, ending an eight week lockout. National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) made the decision with workers after an unfavourable labour court ruling that deemed the lockout legal and with due regard to the hardships that the 1,200 workers endured during the lockout, going two months without pay.
KMWU exposes Yoosung union busting strategy28 May, 2011Over 3,000 riot police were sent to break up the sit-in protest of 500 workers at South Korean auto parts producer Yoosung Enterprise factory in Asan. According to a report received by the Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU) this is part of a general union busting strategy applied by the company.
Romanian unions protest against changes in the Labour Code18 March, 2011Some 8,000 people were in the streets of Bucharest protesting against the Government's decision to introduce changes in the Labour Code that will weaken collective bargaining rights and lead to increased precarious employment.
Global Union Labour Film Shorts 2011 deadline approaches24 March, 2011Submission deadline for the Global Union Labour Film Shorts 2011 is April 1. The International Metalworkers' Federation calls on its affiliates to submit their videos to a one hour line-up of the best short films from around the world focused on unions fighting back against austerity cuts. The line-up will be released in June online and in DVD.
Nokia to enter talks on potential job losses24 March, 2011Nokia announced it will begin talks in Finland on potential job cuts in late April; workers fear drastic cuts following the company's decision to change operating system.
Unions mobilize against Mexican Labour Law reforms24 March, 2011The IMF joins the independent labour movement of Mexico in urging unions and their members to call on government leaders and Mexican Ambassadors to stop these reforms NOW!
General Motors India workers in Gujarat on struggle path25 March, 2011Protesting against intensive workload, 900 workers in General Motors India Pvt. Ltd in Halol in the Indian State of Gujarat are on strike from March 16, 2011. The majority of workmen are suffering from severe back pain and spinal cord ailments owing to excessive workload. Union called for National Human Rights Commission's (NHRC) intervention.
500,000 Protest Con-Dem Coalition's Public Sector Cuts in London30 March, 2011Upwards of half a million people marched through London on Saturday in a turnout that British trade unions said exceeded their highest predictions.
Steelworkers form 'Unity Council' for Evraz steel workers30 March, 2011The United Steelworkers (USW) in North America has created a Unity Council around the Evraz Group, the world's tenth largest steel producer that is controlled by holding companies connected to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
