African metalworker unions on WTO27 June, 2006IMF affiliates in Africa argue that the current proposals of the WTO will have a negative impact on developing countries and undermine development, in particular in Africa and, in turn, will increase the pressure on workers in the more industrialised nations.
WTO talks breakdown3 July, 2006International trade union delegation lobbies trade negotiators on the risks of serious repercussions on jobs, development prospects and workers rights in the current Doha Round.
Toyota Philippines workers arrested16 August, 2006TMPCWA members beaten and shot at while protesting in front of the Department of Labour and Employment.
Contract workers begin violent strike at Codelco26 June, 2007The workers, who are demanding the same employment conditions as other Codelco workers, instigated the most violent day in Codelco's history.
New report examines China's ICT sector7 August, 2007Identifies strategies for improved social and environmental conditions.
AvtoVAZ assembly shops strike for better wages9 August, 2007Strikers undeterred by company harassment and intimidation.
Precarious work on the rise in the metal sector3 September, 2007Temporary, casual, insecure and contingent work is on the rise in the metal working sector, according to a recent IMF survey.
Metal World out now4 September, 2007Sporting a new modern look and featuring metalworking in Brazil, the latest edition of IMF's journal Metal World is available now on the IMF website.
Arcelor Mittal World Council established18 September, 2007Unions from more than 20 countries commit to advancing worker rights at steel giant.
UAW shuts down GM operations in U.S.25 September, 200773,000 autoworkers strike over job security and economic issues.
