13 октября, 2009On September 25, VW works council together with IG Metall held a seminar for the unions at Kaluga plant in Russia and signed an Agreement on Cooperation.
12 октября, 2009250,000 Italian metalworkers strike for decent jobs, employment and a national collective agreement.
9 октября, 2009International labour community launches world campaign demanding that G20 leaders protect workers, not just bankers.
8 октября, 2009Thousands of metalworkers have taken action this week as part of the global campaign against precarious work. Reports include sports games in Bulgaria, flashmobs in Hungary, balloon release in Germany and a massive rally in Thailand.
7 октября, 2009After the closure of Sidelpa, resulting in the dismissal of 800 workers, the multinational now aims to close the Laminados Andinos plant at Duitama. The workers have occupied the factory in order to defend their jobs.
6 октября, 2009Global Union Federations support Thai workers in their demands for permanent jobs first and raitfication of ILO Conventions 87 and 98.
20 октября, 2009After a trade union delegation was refused entry to Gerdau's Aza factory, the Gerdau Global Workers' Committee protested outside the plant and handed in a letter to management repudiating the company's stance.
20 октября, 2009Lakshmi Mittal, owner of ArcelorMittal, praises flexible role of unions in responding to the global financial crisis.
