20 marzo, 2007Precarious work is typically non-permanent, temporary, casual, insecure and contingent. Workers in these jobs are often not covered by labour law and social security protections. Taking action against precarious work is the focus of the IMF Central Committee in 2007. This spotlight poses key questions for affiliates on the issue.

4 marzo, 2007Workers at Australian Tristar factory fight potential loss of redundancy benefits, which could be lost due to new industrial relations laws.

7 diciembre, 2006Mittal's bold move to takeover Arcelor, the world's second largest steel producer and its main rival, will add facilities and put the company's steel producing capacity far ahead of others. This spotlight on Mittal looks at the company's growth, trade union experiences and what the future holds.

4 agosto, 2006Settlement delivers wage and pension increases, improved health and safety and signing bonuses.

26 julio, 2006Unions pledge solidarity and resources to Toyota Philippines workers fighting for reinstatement.

12 julio, 2006IG Metall calls on German government to stop pursuing the conclusion of the WTO Doha Round of trade negotiations at all costs, even at the expense of developing countries.

3 julio, 2006International trade union delegation lobbies trade negotiators on the risks of serious repercussions on jobs, development prospects and workers rights in the current Doha Round.

27 junio, 2006IMF affiliates in Africa argue that the current proposals of the WTO will have a negative impact on developing countries and undermine development, in particular in Africa and, in turn, will increase the pressure on workers in the more industrialised nations.

27 junio, 2006IMF joins calls for a new approach to the multilateral trading system.

27 junio, 2006Trade unions vow to work together to ensure workers' rights are respected by the new steel giant Arcelor-Mittal.