ArcelorMittal workers in Kazakhstan take to the streets22 May, 2012During tripartite negotiations the management of ArcelorMittal Temirtau (Kazakhstan) refused to implement a 30 per cent wage rise. On May 19 the workers took to the streets in an action which gathered over 3,000 people.
Guy Ryder elected as ILO Director General30 May, 2012Former General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Guy Rider, has been elected as the new Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO). He replaces Juan Somavia, who has served in this position since March 1999.
Caterpillar workers in Germany get above-inflation pay rise28 May, 2012The settlement reached on May 20, 2012 between IG Metall and the Employers Association in the key State of Baden-Württemberg has been extended to other regions, thereby applying to all Caterpillar workers in Germany.
PKC sack local miners' union leader in Mexico3 May, 2012The company claims the dismissal was due to a reduction in production. The union is demanding reinstatement.
IMF points to role of Int'l Monetary Fund in crisis6 May, 2002Not only did the policies of this international financial institution fail in Argentina, but they led to the country's social and economic disintegration.
Peruvian steelworkers demand 8-hour shift6 May, 2002Company unilaterally imposed a 12-hour nightshift and openly defies the law.
Flextronics withdraws job suspensions in Malaysia7 May, 2002The union representing workers at the company's contract manufacturing plant in Shah Alam agrees to call off picket following settlement of dispute.
Strike front spreads in Germany12 May, 2002IG Metall receives strong international trade union support, as the country's biggest strike action in seven years enters its second week.
Turkish unions, employers debate draft law28 May, 2002Legislation on job security would protect only those in workplaces with more than 10 workers.
Workers' rights violated at Auto Alliance (Thailand)30 May, 2002Management at the company's auto assembly plant in Rayong is carrying out a campaign of anti-union activities.
