30 enero, 2009Metalworkers strike for job security, fair wages, and secure pensions amidst global financial crisis.

28 enero, 2009"The measured success of the policies adopted today will be in actions that will generate stable employment and encourage redistribution of wealth rather than a return to the volatility of markets and short-term profit-taking," argues IMF general secretary Marcello Malentacchi in his latest opinion column.

27 enero, 2009Brazil's trade unions are worried about the effects of the financial crisis and growing unemployment and are taking action to protect workers' interests.

14 noviembre, 2008Management illegally terminated strikers' labour contracts and attempted to break the strike by hiring replacement workers.

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6 noviembre, 2008Metalworkers throughout Germany stage temporary work stoppages for eight per cent pay increase.

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

26 noviembre, 2008After more than two months of negotiations and several weeks of strikes and demonstrations in support of improved conditions, the Uruguayan Metalworkers Union (UNTMRA) has signed a new collective agreement.

10 octubre, 2007CNM/CUT and CNTM/FS to monitor conditions at suppliers of multinationals with IFAs and approach leading Brazilian multinationals about signing an IFA.

4 octubre, 2007The new Swedish union will represent 500,000 members making it the largest union in the private sector.