30 июля, 2000The metal industry employs approximately 70 million workers worldwide. It is a driving force of the world economy. Forecasts up to the year 2005 say that the number of persons employed in the metal industry will be less.

30 июля, 2000In Mexico, the metal industry is the most important one in terms of both GDP and workforce, employing 38% of all industry workers. While the importance of metal manufacturing has grown, it has also proved very sensitive to cyclic fluctuations.

29 июля, 2000Workplace racist abuse causes stress, anxiety and depression, says a new report from the UK's TUC.

27 июля, 2000Prison industries expand which can cost jobs for U.S. workers.

26 июля, 2000An official complaint has been made to the ILO over Belarus' treatment of trade unions.

20 марта, 2003

19 марта, 2003Global Unions, including the International Metalworkers' Federation, issued today, March 20, a statement deploring the decision to go to war.

11 марта, 2003Strike ends as CAW members vote to accept their first contract.

6 марта, 2003On behalf of the AMWU, the IMF is seeking out affiliates who have succeeded in getting members in this anti-union company.

3 марта, 2003French-owned manufacturing conglomerate tries to thwart union efforts to get first contract at Norton Abrasives.