CULTURAL CHANGE IN LATIN AMERICAN UNIONS19 марта, 2008Improving gender equality for women at work and increasing their participation in trade unions remains a big challenge, particularly in Latin America. In countries like Brazil and the Dominican Republic, there have been important cultural changes in trade union thinking that have opened the way for women to take on leadership positions. However, this has yet to take place in the rest of the continent.
IMF NewsBriefs now in French and Russian25 марта, 2008Up-to-date metalworker news from around the world delivered via fax or email is now available in four languages.
UAW strikes American Axle27 марта, 2008Strike enters fifth week as workers hold firm against company demands for deep concessions, job cuts and a 50 per cent wage reduction.
Romanian autoworkers on strike27 марта, 2008Workers at Renault-owned Dacia are striking for improved wages and benefits.
Night of Labour Film Shorts1 марта, 2008Unions from around the world will come together for an evening at the Grütli Theatre in Geneva, Switzerland to showcase labour films and videos in celebration of May Day and the international labour movement.
Rights abuses at Turkish auto parts company4 апреля, 2008Bosal workers pressured to join company-supported union.
CNM/CUT and CNTM organise Unified National Campaign for a Reduction in Working Hours7 апреля, 2008Metalworkers in Brazil are organising demonstrations and strikes throughout the country, to pressure Congress to approve a reduction in working hours.
Minimum wage increased in Pakistan9 апреля, 2008Workers in Pakistan gain increase in minimum wage, repeal of law restricting trade unions and establishment of a National Employment Commission.
Night of Labour Film Shorts28 апреля, 2008Trade unions from around the world showcase films in Geneva.
Turkish unions seek justice for May Day abuse5 мая, 2008Unions challenge government's use of "state terror" and vow to raise issues of labour and human rights abuses with ILO and ECHR.
