Openness, democracy and participation of all26 May, 2009The new IMF General Secretary, Jyrki Raina, states that the International Metalworkers' Federation will have one policy - the IMF Action Programme for 2009 to 2013.
SKF workers tackling financial crisis together7 September, 2009SKF World Council of trade unions meet and discuss the impact of the financial crisis on workers and how the unions can strengthen their global network.
Cutting Emissions, Transforming Jobs9 September, 2009Industrial workers' unions meet to develop common position on climate change prior to the United Nations' COP 15 conference.
Leader of Colombian union Sintratucar receives death threats22 September, 2009The president of the union at Tenaris Tubos del Caribe has received death threats in the middle of a labour dispute with the company. Sintratucar is seeking company recognition of the union and demanding that the company protects the lives of union leaders.
Jobs saved at Fiat plant18 September, 2009Italian metalworkers reach an agreement securing the future of the Fiat CNH plant in Imola.
Industrial unions demand jobs focus at G20 meeting21 September, 2009Industrial GUFs, ITGLWF, ICEM, IMF, demand jobs focus from this week's G20 Meeting
Stop exploitation of shipbreaking workers26 May, 2009IMF and EMF call for a new independent authority to govern ship breaking
Renowned social activist assassinated in Mexico3 June, 2009The international labour community mourns the death of labour and human rights defender, Dr. Manual Arroyo Galván, and calls for an immediate and transparent investigation.
IMF argues against job losses at OECD Steel Committee11 June, 2009Employers were slow to reward employees during peak demand but have quickly tried to claw back benefits as a result of the current crisis, states IMF.
