Metalworker dies at Sidenor Gerdau plant in Spain8 September, 2010From September 10 Gerdau workers around the world will again call on Gerdau to improve its health and safety record and remember Aitor the worker who died on September 5 at a Gerdau plant in Spain.
Metalworker unions agree to cuts to save jobs at Opel4 June, 2010Workers have agreed to concessions in return for job security and a future at Opel after months of negotiations.
Mexican government uses reign of terror to protect Grupo México's interests8 June, 2010In almost simultaneous raids on Grupo México mines in Cananea and Pasta de Conchos, Mexican government uses State and Federal forces to retake mines in blatant disrespect for the rights of Mexican Miners' Union, striking workers and grieving widows.
FES issues new paper on trade union networking10 June, 2010FES publishes "Networking and a Two-track Strategy" a new paper on the role of global networking and trade union interaction in the light of the current financial and economic crisis.
Developing activities on non-manual workers actively discussed12 October, 2010Working Group on non-manual workers develops proposal on a workshop aimed at young workers in 2011.
Foxconn suicides forgotten, back to business as usual?12 October, 2010New report illustrates continued violation of workers' rights and appalling conditions at Foxconn plants in China.
Investing in quality public services -- the best alternative to austerity cuts15 October, 2010Global unions launch major global campaign to promote quality public services at the Quality Public Services--Action Now! Conference held from October 12 to 14.
Unions take action on World Day for Decent Work5 October, 2010On October 7, trade unions across the globe stand up for their rights to decent work and a decent life.
Aerospace unions vow to build union power8 October, 2010The IMF Aerospace Conference held in Seattle on October 6-7 brought together unions representing aerospace workers in 13 countries to find ways to work together as a global counterpart to the globalised companies that dominate the industry.
Korea: Honour your international commitments8 October, 2010In November 2010 the Korean government is hosting the G20. If Korea wants to take a seat alongside leading nations to discuss international governance, it must honour its commitments to respect internationally recognised labour standards.
