SIF and HTF merge to form Unionen4 October, 2007The new Swedish union will represent 500,000 members making it the largest union in the private sector.
IMF mission to Palestine12 October, 2007PGFTU asks international trade union movement to support their effort to rebuild a democratic and strong trade union able to guarantee respect of metalworkers' rights.
Zinifex and Umicore create Nyrstar12 October, 2007The new company will be the world's largest zinc group employing 4,500 workers.
New bill in Belarus could shut down REPAM15 October, 2007IMF affiliate REPAM could soon face additional difficulties with organizing workers in Belarus, if the new draft Law of Trade Unions is adopted by Lukashenka's regime.
New anti-Work Choices commercial highlights Cochlear dispute16 October, 2007As November deadline looms, Cochlear workers fighting for union representation are in the spotlight in a new TV ad.
Korean shipyard workers fight for job safety10 June, 2008Korean Metal Workers' Union expresses alarm at high level of fatalities in shipbuilding. IMF Shipbuilding Action Group to raise issue at the XVIII ILO World Congress on Safety and Health at Work.
GM threatens plant closures10 June, 2008Unions are protesting at the four locations in North America that face closure as GM cuts back on light truck production.
National strike in Italy on safety16 June, 2008Three Italian metalworker unions to hold one hour strike on June 17 in support of implementing a new law on health and safety at work.
Unions angered by new EU rules on migration23 June, 2008The EU adopts new rules on return of irregular migrants including tough clauses on detention and re-entry.
IMF calls for jobs for sustainable development at WSF18 January, 2007Discussion on quality employment will be held on January 23 at the World Social Forum in Nairobi.
