24 agosto, 2010IMF affiliates in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico have formulated an action plan on International Framework Agreements (IFAs). An IG Metall colleague will help them build trade union networks.

24 agosto, 2010The ABC Metalworkers' Union, affiliate to CNM-CUT, launches new workers' TV channel in Brazil under the slogan "a TV que te vê" or "the TV that sees you", creating a new democratic space for public debate on social issues.

9 octubre, 2009International labour community launches world campaign demanding that G20 leaders protect workers, not just bankers.

8 octubre, 2009Thousands of metalworkers have taken action this week as part of the global campaign against precarious work. Reports include sports games in Bulgaria, flashmobs in Hungary, balloon release in Germany and a massive rally in Thailand.

8 octubre, 2009IMF affiliates encouraged to participate in discussion on integrating migration policies in development strategies for the benefit of all at the People's Global Action Events from November 3-5, which coincides with the Global Forum on Migration in Athens.

7 octubre, 2009After the closure of Sidelpa, resulting in the dismissal of 800 workers, the multinational now aims to close the Laminados Andinos plant at Duitama. The workers have occupied the factory in order to defend their jobs.

6 octubre, 2009

5 octubre, 2009The management reached an agreement with the union - 27,600 AvtoVAZ workers will lose their jobs before the end of the year. Management's original plan was to cut 36,000 jobs.

19 octubre, 2009AMWU bargaining campaign at Cochlear gets boost from new labour laws.

13 octubre, 2009On September 25, VW works council together with IG Metall held a seminar for the unions at Kaluga plant in Russia and signed an Agreement on Cooperation.