18 abril, 2011One of the IMF's goals is to ensure an equal playing field for workers that goes beyond minimum standards. That is why the IMF stresses the importance of creating networks in transnational companies to promote solidarity and cooperation between trade unions representing workers in these companies.

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.

10 febrero, 2011LabourStart launches Act NOW campaign on trade union rights in Mexico in support of the global days of action called by IMF, ICEM, ITF, UNI and ITUC and taking place from February 14 to 19.

10 febrero, 2011High Court questions employer and government authorities following the massive explosion at the Bangladesh Shipbreaking yard on January 18, that killed four people and injured many more.

10 febrero, 2011The International Metalworkers' Federation joined with other labour and rights groups in taking further steps to protect the rights and safety of workers, Mexican Miners' Union members and labour rights activists at Johnson Controls in Puebla, Mexico.

9 febrero, 2011Over 70,000 people are participating in this years' World Social Forum, taking place in Dakar, Senegal from February 6 to 11, where a debate on what kind of economic system is better to serve society globally is taking place.

8 febrero, 2011IMF joins with other GUFs in a demonstration outside the Egyptian mission in Geneva as part of the ITUC's Global Day of Action in support of democracy in Egypt.

7 febrero, 2011More than 10,000 Indonesian workers marched in the streets of Jakarta demanding social security reforms and abolishment of precarious work on February 6, 2011.

4 febrero, 2011In an agreement reached between Telco Workers' Union, affiliate of Indian National Metalworkers' Federation (INMF), and TATA Motors, 280 workers had been upgraded as regular employees at Jamshedpur Plant in India.