Strike looms in South African car industry10 июля, 2001As the bargaining process has made little significant progress, Numsa reports that major industrial strike action could be close.
GMB cuts funds to Labour17 июля, 2001Unhappy over Tony Blair's stand on public sector privatisation, the general workers' union will reduce its financial backing.
EC promotes core labour standards18 июля, 2001The European Commission has adopted a strategy for EU advancement of core labour standards and global social governance.
British union to step up fight for equal pay10 января, 2002The gap between men's and women's earnings in the UK is increasing.
UAW victorious at Saint-Gobain Abrasives16 января, 2002With the strong support of sister unions in France and the decision of the U.S. National Labor Relations Board, the UAW will negotiate its first agreement with the French-owned multinational.
UK Airbus workers agree on cost-cutting21 января, 2002There are reports of a new jobs threat, however, at the European aircraft maker.
Precarious work20 марта, 2007Precarious work is typically non-permanent, temporary, casual, insecure and contingent. Workers in these jobs are often not covered by labour law and social security protections. Taking action against precarious work is the focus of the IMF Central Committee in 2007. This spotlight poses key questions for affiliates on the issue.
Preventing occupational cancer23 марта, 2007A new cancer prevention guide, reveals that over 600,000 deaths a year -- one death every 52 seconds -- are caused by occupational cancer, making up almost one-third of all work-related deaths.
Brazilian's take action against precarious work25 мая, 2007Tens of thousands march to stop precarious workers losing access to social benefits.
Indonesian workers fight for back wages5 июня, 2007IMF urges Indonesian president to intervene on workers' behalf.