26 July, 2010Nearly 2,000 workers at 120 firms ratify union agreement for pay increases and an extra day of holidays in 2011
23 July, 2010Metalworkers' unions of the South Cone in Latin America reaffirm the importance of the Mercosur regional integration process and the need for metalworkers to play a leading role in it.
21 July, 2010IMF delegation meet with Industry and Labour Ministers to discuss the need for improving the health, safety and rights of workers in the Chittagong shipbreaking yards, where workers currently toil under intolerable conditions.
20 July, 2010Workers strike in protest of Fiat's unfair dismissal of four workers, sacked for fighting against company proposals including threats of only investing in production if workers concede on conditions and rights.
16 July, 2010Gadani shipbreaking workers strike for two days in July after employers renege a promise to negotiate better working conditions; negotiations have resumed and a court hearing is scheduled for July 21.
12 July, 2010The Brazilian mining company and 3,100 USW members now begin a five-year collective agreement after a contentious strike that ended with both sides compromising on terms in mediated bargaining.
8 July, 2010Volz workers supported by the IG Metall created their works council despite hostility and threats from the enterprise owner.
2 July, 2010Following reports of harassment and intimidation by IBM management of workers involved in trade union activities at IBM Bulgaria, EMF, IMF and UNI send joint letter to company.
10 February, 2010IMF calls for film submissions from affiliates for the 4th Annual Geneva Labour Film Shorts Festival, taking place on June 15, 2010.