Job insecurity in the UK27 августа, 2008More than three million workers in the United Kingdom are not confident that they will be in their job in a year's time.
"Indonesian workers are not slaves"27 августа, 200810,000 union members in the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia kick off latest round of IMF campaign actions against precarious work.
LEVERAGED BUYOUTS IN THE METAL SECTOR4 сентября, 2008Already challenged by restructuring in an increasingly global market, metalworkers face additional problems when private equity firms use leveraged buyouts to make quick and excessive profits, often at the expense of workers.
New labour laws reduce rights in Macedonia16 сентября, 2008Labour laws adopted without consultation will reduce conditions and workers' rights in Macedonia.
Arrests of Korean trade unionists continue23 сентября, 2008Following a wave of strikes, the South Korean government has unleashed a massive attack against the Korean Metal Workers' Union targeting more than 75 of the union's key leaders for arrest or investigation.
USW agreement reached with U.S. Steel20 сентября, 2008New four-year contract provides wage and pension increases and improved health care benefits for 16,000 members of the United Steelworkers.
Wave of strikes and agreements in the Brazilian auto industry3 октября, 2008Workers at major auto industry plants in Brazil went on strike during September in support of their demands for improved pay.
Health and safety a priority at ArcelorMittal in Kazakhstan10 октября, 2008Global committee working to improve the health and safety at ArcelorMittal operations in Kazakhstan and around the world.
IMF monitors trial of KMWU president14 октября, 2008KMWU President Gab-Deuk Jung was arrested and charged with "obstruction of business" following a series of strikes demanding industry-wide collective bargaining and protesting U.S. beef imports.
Machinists Ratify New Boeing Contract3 ноября, 2008After 57 days of strike action, 27,000 IAM members in the U.S. return to work.
