Wheels India workers on strike at Pune, Maharastra18 мая, 2011Wheels India workers at Ranjangaon, Pune in Maharastra are on strike demanding increased wages, regularization and equal remuneration for contract workers engaged in work of a perennial nature. International Metalworkers' Federation (IMF) extends its solidarity to the struggling workers and calls upon the management to negotiate with the workers.
Mine safety in Peru23 мая, 2011IMF participates in an International Seminar on Health and Safety for the Mining sector held in TACNA-Perú.
Union organizing undermined by Excellon Resources31 мая, 2011Threats against workers trying to join the National Miners' and Metalworkers' Union of Mexico at the La Platosa mine spark international outcry.
Codelco workers on strike at El Teniente8 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.
IBM workers call for respect14 июня, 2011On IBM's 100th birthday, workers ask company to respect their rights.
Massive protest in Chennai in Support of Foxconn Workers22 октября, 2010Trade union leaders remain in jail for the 14th day. Outraged trade unionists, common people and opposition political parties staged a massive demonstration in support of Foxconn workers at Chennai.
French workers protest against pension reforms29 октября, 2010Workers and trade unions in France stage unprecedented series of protest actions against French President Sarkozy's move to increase the retirement age.
Xstrata, AngloAmerican Chilean Copper Mine on Verge of Strike2 ноября, 2010Immediately following a 99.9 per cent contract rejection and intent-to-strike vote on 27 October, the union representing copper miners at Chile's Doña Ines de Collahuasi and management called for a five-day government mediation period. If unsuccessful, a strike by 1,550 permanent workers at Collahuasi in northern Chile's Region I could begin late this week.
IMF writes to Korean government demanding it respect workers' rights4 ноября, 2010On the eve of the G20 meeting taking place in Seoul on November 11 and 12, the IMF writes to the Korean President demanding he honour international commitments and respect workers' rights.
Korean courts again confirm Hyundai Motor's responsibility for precarious workers18 ноября, 2010KMWU secures another court victory in the struggle to protect the rights to join a union and bargain collectively for in-house subcontracted workers at Hyundai Motors, who on average earn less than 50 to 60 per cent of the wages of direct employees.
