Ford workers in Russia ready for strike20 June, 2013The Interregional Trade Union of Autoworkers (ITUA) scheduled a strike on 24 June at Ford in Vsevolozhsk, Russia, over the issues of wages and working conditions.
Hard-hitting WRC report uncovers abuses at PKC Mexico19 June, 2013An independent investigation of the Finnish auto parts company PKC in Mexico found widespread violations of workers’ rights, including firing workers who tried to form an independent union and sexual harassment.
IndustriALL supports international appeal of Hyundai Unions14 June, 2013Three IndustriALL affiliates, KMWU, IG METALL and OS KOVO launch a joint demand for auto multinational Hyundai to stand by its values and treat its employees with respect.
Honda Mexico must stick to its Agreement6 June, 2013Holding placards, workers at Honda Mexico held a meeting outside the Labour Ministry building in Mexico City on 4 June to demand the reinstatement of dismissed workers and respect for freedom of association.
South African solidarity support for Nissan Mississippi Workers 6 June, 2013A weeklong visit to Numsa by a delegation organized by UAW in the US ended with a solidarity protest at the Japanese Embassy calling for union rights at the Nissan plant in Mississippi, USA.
German autoworkers get deal with Volkswagen5 June, 2013IG Metall negotiated a deal with Volkswagen over increase of wages by 5.7 per cent in the next 20 months.
Sit-in in support of Maruti Suzuki workers30 May, 2013On 27 May members of Indian unions staged protest action to render their support to Maruti Suzuki workers.
Unprotected strike at Mercedes-Benz South Africa28 May, 2013A three day unprotected strike ended at Mercedes Benz with workers returning to work while the Numsa takes up their issues through negotiations.
Impressive victory at Volkswagen in Kaluga, Russia23 May, 2013Workers organized by the International Trade Union of Autoworkers (ITUA) won back weekend holidays in Summer.
A positive move forward for GM workers15 May, 2013In April General Motors (GM) worker representatives and trade unionists met in Detroit, to strengthen the current global trade union network and commit GM management to enter into meaningful dialogue with trade unions.
