24 июня, 2011For the first time, a delegation of IMF affiliated unions visits the Paris Air Show, emphasizing the importance of labour in the success of the industry.
23 июня, 2011During recent months government pressure against the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FTUU) and its affiliates has significantly increased. Many trade union leaders, including FTUU president Vasyl Hara, were summoned to the prosecutor's office. IMF general secretary Jyrki Raina sent a letter to the president of Ukraine Victor Yanukovich demanding an immediate stop to the interference in trade union affairs.
8 июня, 2011As the dispute between the state mining company and contract workers continues, members of FTC affiliates have gone on strike because the company is unable to guarantee their safety and physical integrity.
6 июня, 2011Company proposals to shift new employees onto an inferior pension plan and questions related to healthcare and job security are the main differences between unions and management in the negotiations for a new four year contract covering 15,000 U.S. workers at General Electric.
16 июня, 2011For almost 40 days the workers of Paraná, Brazil, were on strike demanding better pay through profit sharing.
20 июня, 2011A tentative collective four year agreement was reached on 19 June in New York City for 15,000 General Electric (GE) workers in the US.
20 июня, 2011An International Metalworkers' Federation's organizing project in India results in 15,000 workers in the steel industry joining a union.
15 июня, 2011On June 9 and 10, the EMF held it's fourth congress in Duisburg, Germany and celebrated 40 years. The Congress elected new leadership, took another step towards the creation of a European Industrial Trade Union Federation and set out the political agenda for the next four years.
