ORGANISING PRECARIOUS WORKERS IN INDONESIA4 September, 2008Behind the razor wire fences of export processing zones in Batam, two Indonesian trade unions are leading the world in successfully organising precariously employed workers.
Metal World reports on organising precarious workers8 September, 2008The latest issue of Metal World features a look at organising precarious workers in Indonesia's Export Processing Zones, a report on leveraged buyouts in the metal sector and an interview with Solidarność's Stefan Przybyszewski.
China: Foreign companies must have unions26 September, 2008The Chinese government sets a September 30 deadline to force "Fortune 500" companies to allow for state-run unions to represent workers.
Organising for better, more secure work29 September, 2008Metalworkers around the world stand up and call for an end to precarious work.
Improving health and safety in the Balkans6 October, 2008Kick off of the IMF health and safety project in the steel and non-ferrous sectors in the Balkans.
International financial crisis and the WTO9 October, 2008Trade unions from North and South America release joint statement on the international financial crisis and the WTO.
Police raid strike at Kiryung Electronics22 October, 2008Twelve arrested, one hospitalised and many more injured by Kiryung Electronics-hired thugs and police who were called in to break KMWU strike launched by workers that produced Sirius Satellite Radios in Korea.
Steel unions agree to environmental global strategy12 November, 2008IMF affiliates lead fight for international solutions to climate change in the steel industry.
KMWU branch chair is sentenced to one year imprisonment19 December, 2008Korean union leader Yoon Hae-Mo is convicted of criminal obstruction of business and sentenced to one year imprisonment
Turkish metalworkers fired for union actions9 January, 2009IMF calls on Sinter Metal to end violations of trade union rights and reinstate all 350 unfairly dismissed workers.
