ArcelorMittal: Unions praised by industrialist20 October, 2009Lakshmi Mittal, owner of ArcelorMittal, praises flexible role of unions in responding to the global financial crisis.
SATU to rejoin national federation26 October, 2009SATU set to rejoin the Swaziland Federations of Trade Unions.
Global electronics sector failing to be socially responsible26 October, 2009A new publication reports on the global electronics sector's failure to be socially responsible and calls for greater involvement of trade unions and civil society organisations in the regulation and control of the industry.
French metalworkers detained at U.S. airport for union activity3 November, 2009Members of the CGT were held for four hours by U.S. immigration officials for taking part in protesting the closure of a Molex plant in Villemur-sur-Tarn, France.
Putting a stop to precarious work in Europe21 August, 2009EMF to launch second common demand on precarious employment at its collective bargaining conference in November 2009.
Strike at ArcelorMittal, Mexico21 August, 2009Workers at ArcelorMittal are on strike after negotiations on adjustments to the collective agreement ended in deadlock. Steelworkers in the United States and Canada have offered their support for the action taken by the miners' union.
Protecting labour rights in World Bank funded projects26 August, 2009Global Unions releases new guide on how to use performance standards to ensure respect of core labour standards in World Bank funded projects.
