20 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.
10 июня, 2007IUF publishes trade union guide on private equity buyouts -- what it is, the dangers it represents to workers and possible strategies to tackle the issue.
28 ноября, 2007IMF delegates gathered in the former capital of Brazil, Salvador, to discuss crucial IMF issues.
20 ноября, 2007The union has been negotiating for four months without management seriously considering proposals.
16 ноября, 2007In honour of the upcoming IMF Central Committee meeting to be held in Brazil on November 28 and 29, Metal World's latest issue featuring metalworking in Brazil, has been printed in <a href="http://www.imfmetal.org/main/files/07111615174379/MW_portugues.pdf">Portuguese</a>.
16 января, 2008Police and military attack striking Cananea workers fighting for better wages and health and safety improvements.
16 января, 2008A global conference of worker representatives heard that while BHP Billiton's approach to unions varies from particular sites and across nations, the company seeks to undermine collective worker arrangements.