24 abril, 2009In Mexico, the country's largest mining company, Grupo México, and the Mexican government, first under President Vicente Fox, and now under President Felipe Calderón, have systematically and repeatedly violated Mexican law and international standards to crush the National Miners' and Metalworkers' Union of Mexico (SNTMMSRM). IMF affiliates around the world are mobilising and taking action in defence of basic labour rights and union autonomy in Mexico.

24 abril, 2009Today, both the opportunity and the need for international solidarity action have increased dramatically.

1 mayo, 2009

1 mayo, 2009A sector with many faces

9 diciembre, 2008 December the 1ST is globally known is the World Aids day, on this day all those who are concern about the epidemic are arranging different activities across the globe. The activities ranges from workshops which assist in raising awareness about the diseases to distributing pamphlets and condoms to encourage people to use them as a preventative measures

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

13 noviembre, 2008

20 noviembre, 2008A worldwide total of 91 trade unionists were murdered for defending workers' rights while serious and systematic harassment and intimidation was reported in 63 countries.

13 enero, 2009A rock fall in the Charcas San Luis de Potosí mine has left one worker dead and another seriously injured. The National Miners' and Metalworkers' Union of Mexico (SNTMMSRM) calls on the government and companies to accept responsibility for workers' safety.

9 enero, 2009Films about unions and working people takes center stage at this year's film festival hosted by the IMF, ITUC and Global Union Federations.