IMF and ICEM protest against the new, degraded Labour Code in Kyrgyzstan20 March, 2012Kyrgyz authorities rush to adopt the new, degraded Labour Code without proper consultation with social partners. IMF and ICEM send a letter of protest to the prime minister of Kyrgyzstan.
Indian shipbreaking workers' strike successful18 March, 2008250 workers reverse employers' attempt to reduce wages at Alang Shipbreaking yard.
CULTURAL CHANGE IN LATIN AMERICAN UNIONS19 March, 2008Improving gender equality for women at work and increasing their participation in trade unions remains a big challenge, particularly in Latin America. In countries like Brazil and the Dominican Republic, there have been important cultural changes in trade union thinking that have opened the way for women to take on leadership positions. However, this has yet to take place in the rest of the continent.
IMF NewsBriefs now in French and Russian25 March, 2008Up-to-date metalworker news from around the world delivered via fax or email is now available in four languages.
UAW strikes American Axle27 March, 2008Strike enters fifth week as workers hold firm against company demands for deep concessions, job cuts and a 50 per cent wage reduction.
Romanian autoworkers on strike27 March, 2008Workers at Renault-owned Dacia are striking for improved wages and benefits.
Night of Labour Film Shorts1 March, 2008Unions from around the world will come together for an evening at the Grütli Theatre in Geneva, Switzerland to showcase labour films and videos in celebration of May Day and the international labour movement.
Rights abuses at Turkish auto parts company4 April, 2008Bosal workers pressured to join company-supported union.
CNM/CUT and CNTM organise Unified National Campaign for a Reduction in Working Hours7 April, 2008Metalworkers in Brazil are organising demonstrations and strikes throughout the country, to pressure Congress to approve a reduction in working hours.
Minimum wage increased in Pakistan9 April, 2008Workers in Pakistan gain increase in minimum wage, repeal of law restricting trade unions and establishment of a National Employment Commission.
