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Samancor locks out 300 dismissed workers

24 abril, 2002The South African metalworkers' union Numsa accuses the BHP-Billiton subsidiary of targeting black workers.

UNTMRA seeks improved working conditions

3 septiembre, 2008The Uruguayan Metalworkers Union seeks a reduction in the working week without a reduction in pay.

ORGANISING PRECARIOUS WORKERS IN INDONESIA

4 septiembre, 2008Behind the razor wire fences of export processing zones in Batam, two Indonesian trade unions are leading the world in successfully organising precariously employed workers.

Metal World reports on organising precarious workers

8 septiembre, 2008The latest issue of Metal World features a look at organising precarious workers in Indonesia's Export Processing Zones, a report on leveraged buyouts in the metal sector and an interview with Solidarność's Stefan Przybyszewski.

China: Foreign companies must have unions

26 septiembre, 2008The Chinese government sets a September 30 deadline to force "Fortune 500" companies to allow for state-run unions to represent workers.

Organising for better, more secure work

29 septiembre, 2008Metalworkers around the world stand up and call for an end to precarious work.

Improving health and safety in the Balkans

6 octubre, 2008Kick off of the IMF health and safety project in the steel and non-ferrous sectors in the Balkans.

International financial crisis and the WTO

9 octubre, 2008Trade unions from North and South America release joint statement on the international financial crisis and the WTO.

Police raid strike at Kiryung Electronics

22 octubre, 2008Twelve arrested, one hospitalised and many more injured by Kiryung Electronics-hired thugs and police who were called in to break KMWU strike launched by workers that produced Sirius Satellite Radios in Korea.

Steel unions agree to environmental global strategy

12 noviembre, 2008IMF affiliates lead fight for international solutions to climate change in the steel industry.

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