27 May, 2009Building strong national unions, strengthening collective bargaining, defending workers' rights, building a counterweight to the power of transnational corporations and fighting for sustainable trade, development and employment will be at the heart of IMF's work over the next four years.
14 April, 2009Metal unions meet in Australia to craft strategy for enhanced engagement in the climate change debate in preparation for Copenhagen 2009.
19 June, 2007Rheinmetall management refuses to meet with the International Metalworkers' Federation on the implementation of the international framework agreement.
18 June, 2007Employment practices, working conditions and respect for worker rights are key concerns.
18 June, 2007A national public service strike of around one million public service workers took place in South Africa, June 13.
24 July, 2007Trade unions reject latest NAMA proposal, which threatens employment and sustainable development in developing countries by lowering tariffs too far.
23 July, 2007American autoworkers hope to reach agreement with Chrysler, Ford and GM before September 14 deadline.
16 July, 2007NUMSA and five other metal unions in South Africa sign new collective agreement with engineering employers' federation, including a wage rise of 9 per cent for lowest paid workers.
