Stop WTO negotiations and save jobs30 November, 2005Trade unions and civil society organisations call for WTO negotiations to stop and a full public assessment of the impact of trade on employment and development.
UAW begins contract negotiations23 July, 2007American autoworkers hope to reach agreement with Chrysler, Ford and GM before September 14 deadline.
New Engineering Agreement in South Africa16 July, 2007NUMSA and five other metal unions in South Africa sign new collective agreement with engineering employers' federation, including a wage rise of 9 per cent for lowest paid workers.
Bosnian steel workers ordered back to work3 August, 2007Court rules general strike at Mittal Steel Zenica illegal.
Grupo Mexico linked to murder of miner14 August, 200720 SNTMMSRM members wounded, 15 detained, 1 dead
Brazilian metalworkers protest for job security20 August, 2007Brazilian metalworkers call for job security and the ratification of ILO Convention No. 158, which states that employers should not terminate workers unless there is a valid reason.
Metalworking in Brazil3 September, 2007Participants at the IMF Central Committee, to be held in Brazil later this year, will find a very strong trade union movement particularly in the metalworking sector.
Audit confirms no funds missing4 September, 2007Detailed report proves allegations against Gómez are unfounded and fraudulent
South African autoworkers negotiate wage and benefit gains20 August, 2007Strike averted as agreement between NUMSA and seven car manufacturing companies is reached.
Tristar workers fight IR laws4 March, 2007Workers at Australian Tristar factory fight potential loss of redundancy benefits, which could be lost due to new industrial relations laws.
