IG Metall demands improved conditions for precarious workers17 февраля, 2012IG Metall puts rights of precarious workers at centre of its collective bargaining this year, along with demands for a 6.5 per cent wage increase in the metal and electrical engineering sector and permanent contracts for young people completing apprenticeships.
ICEM holds Middle East-North Africa conference19 марта, 2012ICEM affiliates and new independent unions debate Arab Spring and union rights at a regional conference in Beirut.
Industrial Relations Act 2012 passed in Pakistan National Assembly19 марта, 2012On March 14, 2012 the National Assembly of Pakistan unanimously passed Industrial Relations Act (IRA) 2012.
American workers fight for pensions and wages3 мая, 2012US Machinists strike at Caterpillar Plant in Illinois and Lockheed Aeronautics in Texas.
IMF points to role of Int'l Monetary Fund in crisis6 мая, 2002Not only did the policies of this international financial institution fail in Argentina, but they led to the country's social and economic disintegration.
Peruvian steelworkers demand 8-hour shift6 мая, 2002Company unilaterally imposed a 12-hour nightshift and openly defies the law.
Flextronics withdraws job suspensions in Malaysia7 мая, 2002The union representing workers at the company's contract manufacturing plant in Shah Alam agrees to call off picket following settlement of dispute.
Strike front spreads in Germany12 мая, 2002IG Metall receives strong international trade union support, as the country's biggest strike action in seven years enters its second week.
Turkish unions, employers debate draft law28 мая, 2002Legislation on job security would protect only those in workplaces with more than 10 workers.
Workers' rights violated at Auto Alliance (Thailand)30 мая, 2002Management at the company's auto assembly plant in Rayong is carrying out a campaign of anti-union activities.
