27 septiembre, 2010IMF to renew its focus on building global trade union strength in Mechanical Engineering sector through building union networks in relevant TNCs and in three sub-sectors.

23 septiembre, 2010Dismissed Hyundai workers in Chennai await decision on reinstatement again. Earlier a global meeting of Hyundai/Kia trade union representatives met to strengthen the global trade union network.

21 septiembre, 201040,000 metalworkers in the São Paulo region working for Ford, Scania, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz secure biggest wage increase in history. Elsewhere, Renault, Volvo and Ford workers make significant gains and other Volkswagen workers continue action to support their demands.

4 octubre, 2010The International Metalworkers' Federation is putting increased emphasis on building trade union networks in transnational companies (TNC's).

12 octubre, 2010After being on strike for 10 days, workers won a 50 per cent wage rise. This success owes much to the solidarity efforts of CIS unions and IMF.

7 mayo, 2010Argentinean metalworkers have just negotiated a pay deal that includes a 15 per cent pay rise from April 1 and a further 10 per cent on July 1 this year.

6 mayo, 2010Workers of a smelting plant and seven mines in Georgia organized a series of industrial actions to protect their rights and improve working conditions. The management initially responded with intimidation and harassment, but has since made some concessions and talks are continuing.

6 mayo, 2010Mexican Miners' Union Convention decides to continue the four-year old struggle for trade union autonomy and an end to Grupo Mexico and Mexican government abuse.

14 mayo, 2010IMF mourns the death of the Iranian trade unionist, Farzad Kamangar, who together with another four people was secretly executed in Iran on May 9.

3 mayo, 2010Revision of Social Security laws was the central demand of the Indonesian labour movement during a massive 2010 Labour Day march and demonstration.