"No to austerity - priority for industrial jobs and growth"24 August, 2010European unions, including metalworkers, will mobilize on September 29 in a Day of Action against the excessive austerity measures being pursued by European governments.
IMF meeting in Argentina on trade union networks and IFAs24 August, 2010IMF affiliates in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico have formulated an action plan on International Framework Agreements (IFAs). An IG Metall colleague will help them build trade union networks.
Murders of trade unionists on the rise10 June, 2010101 trade unionists were murdered in 2009 - an increase of 30 per cent over the previous year, documents the ITUC's Annual Survey of Trade Union Rights.
South African unions plan actions against the Mexican government16 June, 2010South African unions representing workers in the main industrial sectors of the country announced a National Day of Action in solidarity with workers and trade unions of Mexico
IMF discusses trade union networks in TNCs18 May, 2010IMF working group debates guidelines for establishing trade union networks in transnational corporations.
Unions call for transparency in Pacific-rim trade talks18 May, 2010Aiming for a trade agreement that breaks with the past, trade union leaders call on governments to consult and work openly during talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement.
Building union strength in mechanical engineering sector27 September, 2010IMF to renew its focus on building global trade union strength in Mechanical Engineering sector through building union networks in relevant TNCs and in three sub-sectors.
Employment pact signed at Siemens in Germany29 September, 2010A new unlimited agreement providing for job security and greater consultation rights of workers was reached at Siemens now covering all 128,000 employees in Germany.
IMF Affiliates in India celebrate May Day in Alang, Pune and Chhattisgarh2 May, 2011Thousands of workers participated in spirited May Day celebrations organized by IMF affiliates Steel Metal and Engineering Federation of India (SMEFI), Pune Council and Indian National Metalworkers' Federation (INMF).
Uniting metalworkers in Nigeria in progress3 May, 2011In April, the International Metalworkers Federation (IMF) Africa Regional Representative, Steve Nhlapo, met with two trade unions and two staff associations representing metalworkers that have begun the process of merging, to offer support in an effort to bring Nigerian metalworkers back into the IMF family.
