3 septiembre, 2007In 1991 Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay began a process of establishing a Common Market, known as Mercosul. This report examines the challenges trade unions face in influencing the direction of the Mercosul, a market in which the auto and metalworking sectors play a significant role.

3 septiembre, 2007Temporary, casual, insecure and contingent work is on the rise in the metal working sector, according to a recent IMF survey.

7 agosto, 2007Identifies strategies for improved social and environmental conditions.

14 agosto, 200720 SNTMMSRM members wounded, 15 detained, 1 dead

27 julio, 2007As many as 600 workers will be out of work at one of the oldest Ford facilities in Australia by 2010, further 3,500 other jobs will also be lost.

21 marzo, 2006Trade unions unite for the reinstatement of 124 sacked Toyota workers in the Philippines.

24 febrero, 2006IMF calls for industry-wide clean up of health and safety problems in shipbreaking following the death of four workers in a fire on board a ship in an Alang shipbreaking yard.

5 febrero, 2006Agreement with Arcelor on core labour standards must be maintained, argues IMF in response to Mittal Steel's hostile takeover bid.

26 enero, 2006IMF affiliates asked to provide information on Export Processing Zones and assist the IMF in developing an EPZ action plan.

25 enero, 2006Trade unionists hope that the Forum will advance the struggle for decent jobs and strengthen trade unionism in the region.