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Contract workers begin violent strike at Codelco

26 junio, 2007The workers, who are demanding the same employment conditions as other Codelco workers, instigated the most violent day in Codelco's history.

New report examines China's ICT sector

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

AvtoVAZ assembly shops strike for better wages

9 agosto, 2007Strikers undeterred by company harassment and intimidation.

Precarious work on the rise in the metal sector

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

Metal World out now

4 septiembre, 2007Sporting a new modern look and featuring metalworking in Brazil, the latest edition of IMF's journal Metal World is available now on the IMF website.

Arcelor Mittal World Council established

18 septiembre, 2007Unions from more than 20 countries commit to advancing worker rights at steel giant.

UAW shuts down GM operations in U.S.

25 septiembre, 200773,000 autoworkers strike over job security and economic issues.

SIF and HTF merge to form Unionen

4 octubre, 2007The new Swedish union will represent 500,000 members making it the largest union in the private sector.

IMF mission to Palestine

12 octubre, 2007PGFTU asks international trade union movement to support their effort to rebuild a democratic and strong trade union able to guarantee respect of metalworkers' rights.

Zinifex and Umicore create Nyrstar

12 octubre, 2007The new company will be the world's largest zinc group employing 4,500 workers.

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