19 mayo, 2010

19 mayo, 2010According to official data, in Russia, a country with a population of over 140 million, in 2009 there was a grand total of one strike. Of course, this reflects not the actual situation, but rather the unjustifiably strict legal requirements for holding strikes. The unconvincing figures from the Russian Federal Statistics Service (Rosstat) conceal the real story of labour conflicts: hundreds of collective disputes, a multitude of clashes with management and government, which both are often prepared to go to any lengths to destroy active and combative unions.

19 mayo, 2010Indonesian workers win unprecedented legal battle to secure lost wages and termination compensation.

19 mayo, 2010In solidarity with workers from South Korea, European Metalworkers' Federation (EMF) Automotive Committee calls on French automotive components maker Valeo to enter into negotiations with the union regarding closure of South Korea plant.

28 febrero, 2009Tired of lies and humiliation from their employers workers occupy one of Ukraine's biggest and oldest agricultural factories in a bid to keep it open.

25 febrero, 2009The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union renewed the IMF's campaign for a global ban on asbestos at the opening of a new Asbestos Disease and Research Institute.

27 enero, 2009Brazil's trade unions are worried about the effects of the financial crisis and growing unemployment and are taking action to protect workers' interests.

13 marzo, 2009Workers around the world are pushing Tenaris to negotiate an International Framework Agreement.

2 febrero, 2009Membership will decide on whether to build one strong industrial union out of the merging of six.

30 enero, 2009Metalworkers strike for job security, fair wages, and secure pensions amidst global financial crisis.