101st International Labour Conference kicks off in Geneva30 May, 2012Some 6,000 delegates representing workers, employers and governments come to the International Labour Organization each year to debate international labour standards, the application of ILO Recommendations and Conventions and discuss how the tripartite body can improve workers' rights around the world.
Second issue of Metal Asia Pacific OUT NOW12 June, 2012The successful organizing of steel workers in India, the epic struggle of Hanjin workers and an interveiw with Koichiro Nishihara-san, President of IMF-JC and JAW, are all featured in the latest issue of Metal Asia-Pacific, produced by the IMF South Asia office.
American workers fight for pensions and wages3 May, 2012US Machinists strike at Caterpillar Plant in Illinois and Lockheed Aeronautics in Texas.
IMF and Ford sign international agreement30 April, 2012The IMF and Ford signed an International Framework Agreement (IFA) in Detroit on April 25. It is the first IFA with an automotive company outside of Europe.
Solidarity mission in the wake of disaster at Freeport-McMoran’s Grasberg copper mine 26 September, 2013The mission included delegates from the United Steelworkers of America and the National Union of Mineworkers in South Africa, and was accompanied by IndustriALL Global Union’s Director of Mining, Glen Mpufane.
Indian shipbreaking workers' strike successful18 March, 2008250 workers reverse employers' attempt to reduce wages at Alang Shipbreaking yard.
CULTURAL CHANGE IN LATIN AMERICAN UNIONS19 March, 2008Improving gender equality for women at work and increasing their participation in trade unions remains a big challenge, particularly in Latin America. In countries like Brazil and the Dominican Republic, there have been important cultural changes in trade union thinking that have opened the way for women to take on leadership positions. However, this has yet to take place in the rest of the continent.
IMF NewsBriefs now in French and Russian25 March, 2008Up-to-date metalworker news from around the world delivered via fax or email is now available in four languages.
UAW strikes American Axle27 March, 2008Strike enters fifth week as workers hold firm against company demands for deep concessions, job cuts and a 50 per cent wage reduction.
Romanian autoworkers on strike27 March, 2008Workers at Renault-owned Dacia are striking for improved wages and benefits.
