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.
Going broke to get to work13 июня, 2007While the Zimbabwean economy is in free fall, workers' wages are worth less and less each day. The cost of transport to and from work now surpasses the average worker's daily wage. What happens when a workforce must pay to work? And what are the implications for union organizing?
Metal World Africa issue now available14 июня, 2007Issue focuses on Zimbabwean workers and building sustainable unions in Africa.
Rheinmetall IFA stalls19 июня, 2007Rheinmetall management refuses to meet with the International Metalworkers' Federation on the implementation of the international framework agreement.
IMF communicators meet22 июня, 2007Mobilizing workers against precarious work and communicating with trade union films and journals were just some of the topics discussed by delegates at the recent IMF Communicators' Forum.
IMF signs IFA with Brunel3 июля, 2007IMF and affiliate AMWU signs an International Framework Agreement with Brunel, a global recruitment and service provider.
WTO NAMA proposals bad for development24 июля, 2007Trade unions reject latest NAMA proposal, which threatens employment and sustainable development in developing countries by lowering tariffs too far.
