3 September, 2007Temporary, casual, insecure and contingent work is on the rise in the metal working sector, according to a recent IMF survey.

6 July, 2007China enacts new Labour Contract Law that could improve workers' rights if rigorously enforced.

3 July, 2007Five shots were fired at the porter's lodge at the union offices. Fortunately, nobody was hit.

7 August, 2007Identifies strategies for improved social and environmental conditions.

27 July, 2007As many as 600 workers will be out of work at one of the oldest Ford facilities in Australia by 2010, further 3,500 other jobs will also be lost.

14 June, 2007Issue focuses on Zimbabwean workers and building sustainable unions in Africa.

10 June, 2007IUF publishes trade union guide on private equity buyouts -- what it is, the dangers it represents to workers and possible strategies to tackle the issue.

5 February, 2006Agreement with Arcelor on core labour standards must be maintained, argues IMF in response to Mittal Steel's hostile takeover bid.

26 January, 2006IMF affiliates asked to provide information on Export Processing Zones and assist the IMF in developing an EPZ action plan.

25 January, 2006Trade unionists hope that the Forum will advance the struggle for decent jobs and strengthen trade unionism in the region.