IMF-EMF Communicators to debate global union campaigning26 August, 2009Union communicators from different parts of the world will meet at the first joint EMF-IMF Communicators' Forum in Frankfurt to discuss union campaigns, innovative communication strategies and new media techniques.
Dispute at Toshiba Indonesia resolved27 August, 2009After four months of intense struggle, followed by a return to the bargaining table, settlement is reached at Toshiba CPI with the reinstatement of 697 workers, but not the 15 local union leaders.
Thousands lose jobs as Toyota closes plant in California1 September, 2009UAW criticizes Toyota's decision to close the NUMMI plant in California, stating that thousands of workers will lose their jobs due to this 'ill-timed' decision.
Global union network at Tata Steel established1 September, 2009IMF Tata World Steel Group Meeting resolves to establish a global network of unions committed to supporting one another in day-to-day union work and collective bargaining.
German metalworkers call for secure jobs8 September, 200945,000 people participate in IG Metall rally call for a good life with secure jobs.
Mexican miners reach agreement with ArcelorMittal14 September, 2009Striking workers have returned to work after the company agreed to an eight per cent pay rise.
Subcontracting in Brazil17 September, 2009A new publication on subcontracting in Brazil explains how it is a fundamental cause of lower wages, conditions and job insecurity and explores how trade unions are responding to subcontracting and precarious employment in Brazil.
