Affiliates prepare to take action against precarious work2 июня, 2008Preparations for the global mobilization of affiliates against precarious work in September and October high on agenda of the IMF Executive Committee meeting last week.
Latest Metal World out now!9 июня, 2008The latest issue of Metal World features a report on the impact of the closure of the Nokia plant in Bochum, Germany. An analysis of how unions united to change Australia's labour laws is also presented and Anne Lewis, activist filmmaker, discusses the art of storytelling and effective labour films.
Korean metalworkers show solidarity in tough times27 января, 2009KMWU's "one union, one worksite" initiative to organise the precariously employed proves positive for migrant workers threatened with job dismissals.
Creating sustainable employment is key to crisis recovery28 января, 2009"The measured success of the policies adopted today will be in actions that will generate stable employment and encourage redistribution of wealth rather than a return to the volatility of markets and short-term profit-taking," argues IMF general secretary Marcello Malentacchi in his latest opinion column.
ArcelorMittal workers protest job cuts4 февраля, 2009ArcelorMittal workers have declared February 10 a day of action across Europe ahead of the company's expected declaration of shareholder profits.
IMF Executive discuss global crisis and the automotive industry20 февраля, 2009Executive Committee members adopt a resolution in solidarity with workers at General Motors and across the sector.
Indonesian workers auction factory assets, regain unpaid wages25 февраля, 2009Workers in Indonesia take things into their own hands after management abscond, leaving US$2.5 million in unpaid entitlements.
Workers in Ukraine seize their plant28 февраля, 2009Tired of lies and humiliation from their employers workers occupy one of Ukraine's biggest and oldest agricultural factories in a bid to keep it open.
Union protests safety conditions in Tuzla20 июня, 2008More than 5,000 supporters join the strike action in the Tuzla shipyards calling for better health and safety.
ILO makes recommendations on irregular workers in South Korea3 июля, 2008ILO Committee on Freedom of Association calls on Korean government to investigate and remedy alleged anti-union acts against falsely subcontracted workers and requests that obstruction of business laws are brought into line with freedom of association principles.
