Export processing zones - Globalisation's great deceit28 September, 2003The number of Export Processing Zones in the world has increased six-fold since 1995. Largely unorganised, their employees work under poor wages and conditions, with little or no access to unions. The challenge faced by the trade union movement is to find ways to organise workers in EPZs.
IMF seminar examines needs of non-manual workers13 November, 2003Non-manual occupations account for an ever-increasing share of employment in the metal industries.
"Move ahead with the discussion"15 January, 2004At the World Social Forum, trade unions must present alternatives to the current globalisation. Employment is a key factor for genuine development, says the IMF general secretary.
New ILO health and safety code for iron and steel12 February, 2005After seven days of tough negotiations, a new ILO code of conduct for health and safety in the iron and steel industry was agreed.
Toyota infringes workers' rights in the Philippines10 August, 2005The IMF seeks a satisfactory resolution for the workers and their union at a Toyota plant in the Philippines whose trade union rights have been violated by the company in an ongoing dispute.
IMF holds Asia-Pacific auto conference9 October, 2002Auto industry wage systems, outsourcing and policy vs contract workers in focus as 68 trade unionists from 8 countries meet in Thailand.
Strike avoided in last-minute deal15 October, 2002With the framework for a tentative agreement in place at DaimlerChrysler, the CAW completes its Big Three auto bargaining.
Global unions to meet before Porto Alegre22 October, 2002The IMF welcomes the initiative to coordinate the trade unions' role at the World Social Forum.
Seminar discusses strategy, tools to recruit non-manual workers24 October, 2002The IMF supports activities of its affiliates in recruiting non-manual workers.
IMF publishes vast research on metal industry in India6 November, 2002A survey of the composition and location of the metal industry in India and the unions in this industry shows an urgent need to organise workers in the smaller industries.
