Kumtor workers in Kyrgyzstan won the strike12 октября, 2010After being on strike for 10 days, workers won a 50 per cent wage rise. This success owes much to the solidarity efforts of CIS unions and IMF.
Building the strength of independent unions in Mexico20 октября, 2010"Our first objective is to survive; if we stop fighting we will disappear," says Jorge Robles of UNT union when speaking on the situation for Mexican independent unions during the International Metalworkers' Federation's Strategic Meeting on Union Building held in Mexico City on October 13-14, 2010.
Ford European Works Council meets in Russia14 октября, 2010Representatives of works councils at Ford plants in Europe visited the factory in Vsevolozhsk, Russia and agreed on future forms of joint work and cooperation.
Significant wage gains for Kenya metal workers22 октября, 2010Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Workers (AUKMW) has successfully concluded negotiations with the Kenya Motor Trade and Allied Employers Association. The two year collective bargaining agreement secures gains of 11% wage increase in the first year and 10% wage increase in the second year.
AKER IFA extended for another two years2 ноября, 2010Fellesforbundet, IMF, and Aker ASA will continue to work together for building, developing and managing networking in the company to secure the implementation of the International Framework Agreement, which is extended for another two years.
European Parliament adopts resolution on women in precarious work3 ноября, 2010The European Parliament adopts a series of recommendations on how to redress the disadvantage precarious women workers face.
Precarious workers at Hyundai Motors on strike demanding direct employment24 ноября, 2010Hyundai Motor precarious workers in Ulsan, Korea continue strike after demanding the company employ in-house subcontracted workers directly.
Global Days of Action On Workers' Rights in Mexico1 декабря, 2010Calling for trade union rights in Mexico, the international trade union movement is holding various actions including rallies, meetings with Mexican ambassadors, and letter and mass email communication in at least 30 countries around the world from February 14 to 19, 2011.
German metalworkers to get 2011 increases early1 декабря, 2010Some 670,000 German metal and electronics workers to get 2011 pay rises early, reports IG Metall.
