23 mayo, 2011Mechanical engineering conference identifies sub-sectors as area for future work, starting with machinery for construction and mining, and agricultural machinery.

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.

31 mayo, 2011Threats against workers trying to join the National Miners' and Metalworkers' Union of Mexico at the La Platosa mine spark international outcry.

28 mayo, 2011Over 3,000 riot police were sent to break up the sit-in protest of 500 workers at South Korean auto parts producer Yoosung Enterprise factory in Asan. According to a report received by the Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU) this is part of a general union busting strategy applied by the company.

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.

18 octubre, 2010Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated in Rome on October 16, demanding workers' rights, democracy and jobs.

30 septiembre, 2010Participants of the IMF Sub-Regional Committee meeting for CIS countries took a firm stand against precarious work and trade union rights violations. The region still suffers from the devastating effects of the economic crisis; however the unions struggle for a sustainable future for workers.

30 septiembre, 2010

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.