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.

29 octubre, 2008IMF and Norwegian affiliate Fellesforbundet sign International Framework Agreement with Aker ASA.

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.

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.

26 septiembre, 2008The Chinese government sets a September 30 deadline to force "Fortune 500" companies to allow for state-run unions to represent workers.

20 septiembre, 2008New four-year contract provides wage and pension increases and improved health care benefits for 16,000 members of the United Steelworkers.

16 septiembre, 2008Labour laws adopted without consultation will reduce conditions and workers' rights in Macedonia.

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