3 сентября, 2007In 1991 Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay began a process of establishing a Common Market, known as Mercosul. This report examines the challenges trade unions face in influencing the direction of the Mercosul, a market in which the auto and metalworking sectors play a significant role.

3 сентября, 2007Temporary, casual, insecure and contingent work is on the rise in the metal working sector, according to a recent IMF survey.

14 августа, 200720 SNTMMSRM members wounded, 15 detained, 1 dead

25 мая, 2007Tens of thousands march to stop precarious workers losing access to social benefits.

6 июля, 2007China enacts new Labour Contract Law that could improve workers' rights if rigorously enforced.

3 июля, 2007Five shots were fired at the porter's lodge at the union offices. Fortunately, nobody was hit.

7 августа, 2007Identifies strategies for improved social and environmental conditions.

27 июля, 2007As many as 600 workers will be out of work at one of the oldest Ford facilities in Australia by 2010, further 3,500 other jobs will also be lost.

14 июня, 2007Issue focuses on Zimbabwean workers and building sustainable unions in Africa.

10 июня, 2007IUF publishes trade union guide on private equity buyouts -- what it is, the dangers it represents to workers and possible strategies to tackle the issue.