Sidelpa closure puts 400 out of work25 июня, 2009280 Sidelpa workers are in permanent assembly after Gerdau announced the closure of the company, located in Cali. The IMF Regional Office in Latin America and the Caribbean calls on trade unions to show solidarity with their colleagues.
Impact of FTAs on Chile3 августа, 2009The workshop on Free Trade Agreements analysed the consequences and impact of free trade on employment and labour rights. The IMF also organised workshops on this issue in Argentina and Brazil.
Gerdau workers' committee demands safety policy5 августа, 2009The committee is asking for a meeting with the company to discuss plant closures and union participation in safety policy at the global level.
Bosch and Brembo workers on strike in India6 августа, 2009Demanding the payment of previously agreed wage rises and equal pay for equal work, precarious workers, trainees and permanent employees are taking united action at Bosch and Brembo plants in Pune, India.