Europe must fight for its manufacturing base21 октября, 2010In advance of the publication of the European Commission's new industrial policy agenda, European trade union federations representing manufacturing workers came together to call for a strong industrial policy capable of underpinning Europe's industrial fabric.
Mexican Miners agree on payrise with ArcelorMittal9 августа, 2010Los Mineros of Mexico Achieves 14% Gains with ArcelorMittal.
Unions pursue ratification of core ILO conventions in Thailand10 августа, 2010Unions led by IMF affiliate TEAM meet Thai Foreign Minister within the framework of the union campaign for ratification of two core ILO conventions 87 and 98 in Thailand.
Unions call on Canada to stop dumping asbestos in Asia12 августа, 2010The campaign to ban asbestos use in Asia took a step forward at a Building and Wood Workers' International regional conference in Jakarta on August 2 to 4, 2010. The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union represented the IMF at the meeting.
Hearing on anti-union dismissals of Sinter Metal workers adjourned to October13 августа, 2010International human rights lawyer joins IMF and EMF trial monitor to observe hearing. Judge adjourns proceedings to October 22 but also orders police summons for management witnesses. Union response: "Justice Delayed is Justice Denied"
Renewed attacks on Johnson Control workers18 августа, 2010IMF expresses alarm and calls for urgent letters of condemnation in response to violent attacks on August 16 against union leaders and members at the Johnson Controls Interiors plant in Puebla, Mexico.
Union continues its struggle at Hyundai, India21 июня, 2010Union members at the Hyundai plant in Chennai, India continue their struggle for recognition by management and for the reinstatement of workers that were dismissed following the establishment of the Hyundai Motor India Employees' Union in early 2007.
USW reach a tentative agreement with Vale5 июля, 2010The United Steelworkers reach a tentative five year agreement with Brazilian mining giant Vale in Canada. The union has scheduled ratification votes in Sudbury and Port Colborne.
Take action against maritime piracy7 июля, 2010The world push for piracy action launched in May by trade unions, ship-owners, associations and insurers is a petition for their campaign to persuade governments to make the necessary resources available to end the problem of Somalia based piracy. The goal is to deliver half a million signatures by September 23, 2010 for the IMO World Maritime Day.
