9 June, 2008The latest issue of Metal World features a report on the impact of the closure of the Nokia plant in Bochum, Germany. An analysis of how unions united to change Australia's labour laws is also presented and Anne Lewis, activist filmmaker, discusses the art of storytelling and effective labour films.
3 June, 2008The world's largest steel company, ArcelorMittal, and trade unions representing its employees worldwide sign a new and groundbreaking agreement to improve health and standards throughout the company.
15 December, 2002Italian and Brazilian metalworkers' unions join forces to fight against child labour.
10 December, 2002The United Steelworkers of America have greeted this decision as a "triumph" of their members' solidarity.
5 December, 2002Members of the Portuguese metalworkers' union will join national trade union center in an all-out struggle against government attempts to impose revisions in labour and social security laws.
5 December, 2002Italy's three metalworkers' unions - FIOM, FIM and UILM - say the automaker's recovery plan is too tough to swallow.
20 November, 2002A demonstration including young daughters of union members will take place during the conference of the Confederation of British Industry.
12 November, 2002The IMF fully supports its affiliates and says the Italian automaker's strategy of mass layoffs is unacceptable and lacks a long-term plan for its employees. A general strike is planned for November 15.
