Humanitarian disaster in Gaza14 января, 2009The International Metalworkers' Federation welcomes the Resolution of the UN Security Council calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza
Global unions push for action on Mexico22 января, 2009Labour leaders meet with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to urge immediate action in wake of increasing violence and repression against miners' union in Mexico.
IMF and affiliates take stand against attacks on Russian unionists6 февраля, 2009Unions call for immediate investigations into assaults and threats against ITUA leaders and activists.
Indonesian company manager imprisoned for union-busting11 февраля, 2009An Indonesian union has won a historic case against a company manager found guilty of violating local and international labour regulations.
Anti-asbestos campaign continues with opening of Bernie Banton Asbestos Research centre25 февраля, 2009The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union renewed the IMF's campaign for a global ban on asbestos at the opening of a new Asbestos Disease and Research Institute.
GLU launches new international programs on labour and globalisation26 февраля, 2009Global Labour University invites trade unionists of the world to participate in a special masters program on labour and globalisation.
IMF highlights societal impacts of women's precarious work6 марта, 2009In honour of International Women's Day, affiliates of the IMF and EMF will meet to discuss how women's precarious employment impacts on families and communities.
Precarious work = Precarious lives6 марта, 2009How women's precarious work impacts on families and communities
Decency for a change2 апреля, 2009Governments around the world had probably no option other than to rescue the corrupt financial system that caused the economic crash we are paying for today. But it is a bail-out that comes at a hefty price for working people.
Global unions provide strategies for recovery2 апреля, 2009Global Union Federations push for alternative strategies for recovery from the world economic crisis.