Working Together... Conclusions of the IMF Sub Regional Meeting19 августа, 2009At the sub regional meeting that took place in Durban, South Africa in June 2008, the IMF Region and affiliates gave detailed reports on progress and development in each country. Discussion followed on what the way forward should be in IMF work in these countries. Willingness to work towards sustainable unionism is key to how IMF engages affiliates in the region. Thus it is also central to reporting on the progress of IMF affiliates in the region and discussions on future engagement between IMF and the affiliate.
"We have to get the results more quickly!"2 июля, 2009Jyrki Tapio Raina (49) was elected as the new IMF General Secretary at the 32nd IMF World Congress in Gothenburg, Sweden in May 2009. During the next four years he will lead one of the oldest Global Union Federations uniting metalworkers all over the world.
Affiliates condemn military coup in Honduras2 июля, 2009The IMF Regional Office demands the immediate reinstatement of President Manuel Zelaya, the return of democratic institutions and the restoration of constitutional order in Honduras.
German unions call for a sustainable response to crisis3 июля, 2009IG Metall & IGBCE in Germany issue joint demand for a Sustainable Industrial Policy in response to the financial crisis.
Solidarity mission in Mexico8 июля, 2009Trade union and parliamentary leaders visit Mexico to support the Mexican miner workers' union.
Mexican government must cease attacks on mineworkers13 июля, 2009Parliamentary and union leaders demand Mexican government cease attacks on mineworkers.
IMF raises rights abuse issues with Putin20 июля, 2009A German delegation travelled to Russia to meet with the country's prime minister and Russian unions.
Taking Action: The next four years23 сентября, 2009The IMF Congress in May 2009 adopted a new Action Programme that sets out the direction of our work for the next four years. It is an Action Programme for everyone. The global IMF family is committed to working towards our united goals. Organizing, collective bargaining, trade union rights, union networks and sustainable development are key areas of work.
