Zimbabwe labour movement bolstered through international solidarity5 October, 2010IMF Regional Representative, Steve Nhlapo was amongst the hundred delegates from around the globe that met in Harare at the end of September 2010 to discuss the future of the labour movement in the country and receive the report of the ILO Commission of Inquiry on Zimbabwe.
Security guard kills Brazilian trade unionist6 October, 2010Brazilian trade union leader Augusto Lima was killed by a security guard on October 1. The special homicide and kidnapping unit carries out preliminary investigations.
Gerdau regularly fails to report accidents12 October, 2010Unions participating in a global trade union network meeting repeat demand for improved health and safety at Gerdau after hearing reports on the company's policy to hide accidents through the return of workers even before they are able to do their jobs.
Development of educational skills in Zambia bearing fruit12 October, 2010Four regional workshops training 100 shop stewards will be held in Zambia as part of ongoing efforts of the IMF to strengthen affiliated union, National Union of Building, Engineering and General Workers (NUBERGW).
Kumtor workers in Kyrgyzstan won the strike12 October, 2010After being on strike for 10 days, workers won a 50 per cent wage rise. This success owes much to the solidarity efforts of CIS unions and IMF.
Building the strength of independent unions in Mexico20 October, 2010"Our first objective is to survive; if we stop fighting we will disappear," says Jorge Robles of UNT union when speaking on the situation for Mexican independent unions during the International Metalworkers' Federation's Strategic Meeting on Union Building held in Mexico City on October 13-14, 2010.
Ford European Works Council meets in Russia14 October, 2010Representatives of works councils at Ford plants in Europe visited the factory in Vsevolozhsk, Russia and agreed on future forms of joint work and cooperation.
Significant wage gains for Kenya metal workers22 October, 2010Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Workers (AUKMW) has successfully concluded negotiations with the Kenya Motor Trade and Allied Employers Association. The two year collective bargaining agreement secures gains of 11% wage increase in the first year and 10% wage increase in the second year.
Autoworkers on indefinite strike in South Africa12 August, 2010IMF affiliate NUMSA stages indefinite industrial action in the automobile industry of South Africa. Strike affects seven automotive companies.
Demand worker rights at Johnson Controls in Mexico19 August, 2010Tell the Mexican Government to respect workers' rights and stop the violence at the Johnson Controls Interiors in Puebla, Mexico
