18 abril, 2011Three trade unions in three countries are defending workers' rights in response to the global jobs crisis, each according to their strengths and national situation.

18 abril, 2011As seen through experience in Russia, India, Zambia, Colombia, Australia and the U.S., building unions capable of achieving real gains through collective bargaining and having an impact on national public policies depends on effective organizing.

21 abril, 2011April 12 marks the day that Swaziland declared a state of emergency in 1973, which is still ongoing 38 years later, making it one of the world's longest running state of emergencies. It has been used to suspend the human rights and political freedom of the Swazi people and includes a ban on political parties. April 12, 2011 was chosen by pro-democracy campaigners for mass protests. Yet the protests planned for three days from the April 12 faced brutal crackdown by Swaziland security forces on anti-government protestors.

9 mayo, 2011IMF joins Mexican Miners' Union's call for better health and safety at mines in Mexico and punishment of companies and government authorities after 14 die in a coal mine explosion in Mexico on May 3.

24 mayo, 2011The International Metalworkers' Federation launches IMF TV, a new platform for reporting on activities to support the struggle of metalworkers around the world.

24 mayo, 2011Progress in the metalworkers' confederation affiliated to Força Sindical in Brazil - a woman is elected leader of the confederation for the first time.

2 mayo, 2011Nokia announces plans to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years, mostly in Denmark, Finland and the UK, and move a further 3,000 jobs when outsourcing its Symbian software operations.

1 mayo, 2011This May Day the International Metalworkers' Federation joins with the international trade union movement in calling for justice, equality, humanity and sustainability in a joint statement.

30 abril, 2011In mid-April, more than 100 trade union delegates attended Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Organisation (SSARO) Conference of the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions (ICEM) to elect regional leadership and discuss issues affected workers in the region. In keeping with the spirit of the proposed merger between ICEM, the International Metalworkers' Federation (IMF), and the International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers Federation (ITGLWF), regional representatives of IMF and ITGLWF attended the conference in Accra, Ghana

29 abril, 2011The International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation (ITGLWF) releases report on working conditions in Asian sportswear supply chains. The report highlights how factories supplying multinational sports and garment brands are routinely violating labour rights.