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It is feasible to reopen Pasta de Conchos mine

8 septiembre, 2008The technical officer who produced the post-explosion report on the Pasta de Conchos mine tells a Mexican press conference it is possible to reopen the mine to recover the bodies of the 63 miners who died on 19 February 2006.

Precarious work -- what needs to be done?

6 octubre, 2008Speech to GUF/ACTRAV forum at the ILO on "Towards Social Justice: applying labour standards to precarious workers"

Unions protest against redundancies at HP-EDS group

28 octubre, 2008European unions carry out protests against plans announced by the HP- EDS group to massively reduce its workforce.

Precarious work can lead to poor mental health

24 octubre, 2008New Canadian research finds a link between "precarious employment" and poor mental health.

IFA signed with Aker

29 octubre, 2008IMF and Norwegian affiliate Fellesforbundet sign International Framework Agreement with Aker ASA.

KMWU ends week-long strike

26 julio, 2007Korean metalworkers win wage gains and improved conditions.

Cochlear workers' fight for union representation

17 agosto, 2007Join the Listen UP Cochlear campaign to ensure that workers have the right to chose union representation.

Metalworkers and the Mercosul

3 septiembre, 2007In 1991 Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay began a process of establishing a Common Market, known as Mercosul. This report examines the challenges trade unions face in influencing the direction of the Mercosul, a market in which the auto and metalworking sectors play a significant role.

Asbestos use increasing across Asia

31 agosto, 2007International Ban Asbestos Secretariat publishes Killing the Future, a report on Asbestos Use in Asia.

US Steelworkers get paper mill to end bulk chlorine

23 agosto, 2007Up to 1.1 million workers and residents are safer thanks to the union's efforts.

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