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Metalworker unions agree to cuts to save jobs at Opel

4 junio, 2010Workers have agreed to concessions in return for job security and a future at Opel after months of negotiations.

Mexican government uses reign of terror to protect Grupo México's interests

8 junio, 2010In almost simultaneous raids on Grupo México mines in Cananea and Pasta de Conchos, Mexican government uses State and Federal forces to retake mines in blatant disrespect for the rights of Mexican Miners' Union, striking workers and grieving widows.

Liberian union opposes Vale investment

17 mayo, 2010In solidarity with Canadian workers on strike against demands by Vale for deep concessions in their contract, a Liberian union is urging its government to deny the company a rail passage through Liberia from an ore deposit in Guinea to the coast.

Unions highlight abuses of mining monopolies

18 mayo, 2010At an OECD Steel Committee meeting in Paris in May, IMF highlights abuses by giant mining companies and calls for a sustainable future.

U.S. miners win against Rio Tinto on precarious work

18 mayo, 2010In a "David versus Goliath" struggle, braving a 15-week lock-out, scabs, and attacks by Rio Tinto's union-busting firm, ILWU members at Rio Tinto borate mine secure new contract resisting job outsourcing and attacks on union rights.

UN Special Rapporteur hears unions' concern

19 enero, 2010Shipbreaking workers in India explain the terrible conditions and struggle they face each day.

Tenaris: resolution in Italy, strike in Argentina

20 enero, 2010Tenaris workers reach favourable agreement in Italy, but take strike action in Argentina following the sacking of 23 workers, reports the Tenaris Workers' World Council.

WSF celebrates ten years

21 enero, 2010At a World Social Forum event in Porto Alegre in January 2010, civil society groups will seek alternatives to neo-liberal policies and reflect on ten years of work.

G(eneral) M(ess) in Antwerp

22 enero, 2010Workers take action to try and secure jobs after GM announces closure of Opel plant in Antwerp, Belgium

A spotlight on climate change

1 diciembre, 2009The latest issue of Metal World, published online December 1, calls attention to the upcoming climate change conference in Copenhagen, features engineers at Astrium staying at the cutting edge of technology to tackle climate change, and profiles union activist Ainur Kurmanov's struggle in Kazakhstan.