29 octubre, 2008As the Second Global Forum on Migration and Development (GMFD) meets in Manila this week, trade unions representatives speak out for migrant workers.

28 octubre, 2008European unions carry out protests against plans announced by the HP- EDS group to massively reduce its workforce.

23 octubre, 2008The new four-year contract covers some 14,000 steelworkers throughout the United States.

4 septiembre, 2008Italian autoworkers are calling for a "globalisation of rights" for the more than 185,000 workers employed by Fiat Group worldwide.

4 septiembre, 2008Already challenged by restructuring in an increasingly global market, metalworkers face additional problems when private equity firms use leveraged buyouts to make quick and excessive profits, often at the expense of workers.

3 septiembre, 2008The Uruguayan Metalworkers Union seeks a reduction in the working week without a reduction in pay.

27 agosto, 2008Agreement reached between Siemens and union on redundancy provisions for possible plant closure next year.

9 octubre, 2008Trade unions from North and South America release joint statement on the international financial crisis and the WTO.

6 octubre, 2008Speech to GUF/ACTRAV forum at the ILO on "Towards Social Justice: applying labour standards to precarious workers"

6 octubre, 2008Kick off of the IMF health and safety project in the steel and non-ferrous sectors in the Balkans.