Union gains as Hyundai India strike ends8 мая, 2009Management will respond to the union's Charter of Demands, jailed strikers are released and will return to work and disciplinary suspension of 20 strike organizers is withdrawn.
Union repression in Korea is among the worst in the world9 мая, 2009The International Metalworkers´ Federation is calling on the Korean government to end labour rights abuses in Korea and bring the country´s labour laws in line with core labour standards so that all workers enjoy the rights to freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
Electronics companies urged to recognise workers' right to unionise11 мая, 2009At a roundtable meeting in Amsterdam with many of the world's major brand name electronics manufacturers, IMF joined with NGOs in calling on the companies to drop their hostility to trade unions and respect the rights of their workers to freedom of association.
Openness, democracy and participation of all26 мая, 2009The new IMF General Secretary, Jyrki Raina, states that the International Metalworkers' Federation will have one policy - the IMF Action Programme for 2009 to 2013.
Stop exploitation of shipbreaking workers26 мая, 2009IMF and EMF call for a new independent authority to govern ship breaking
Renowned social activist assassinated in Mexico3 июня, 2009The international labour community mourns the death of labour and human rights defender, Dr. Manual Arroyo Galván, and calls for an immediate and transparent investigation.
IMF argues against job losses at OECD Steel Committee11 июня, 2009Employers were slow to reward employees during peak demand but have quickly tried to claw back benefits as a result of the current crisis, states IMF.
