4 February, 2010Women self-help groups in Mumbai support efforts of IMF affiliate MPTDGWU to improve working and living conditions of the migrant workers' families around the ship breaking yards
13 January, 2009A rock fall in the Charcas San Luis de Potosí mine has left one worker dead and another seriously injured. The National Miners' and Metalworkers' Union of Mexico (SNTMMSRM) calls on the government and companies to accept responsibility for workers' safety.
14 November, 2008Management illegally terminated strikers' labour contracts and attempted to break the strike by hiring replacement workers.
9 December, 2008 December the 1ST is globally known is the World Aids day, on this day all those who are concern about the epidemic are arranging different activities across the globe. The activities ranges from workshops which assist in raising awareness about the diseases to distributing pamphlets and condoms to encourage people to use them as a preventative measures
27 January, 2009Brazil's trade unions are worried about the effects of the financial crisis and growing unemployment and are taking action to protect workers' interests.
26 November, 2008After more than two months of negotiations and several weeks of strikes and demonstrations in support of improved conditions, the Uruguayan Metalworkers Union (UNTMRA) has signed a new collective agreement.
20 November, 2008A worldwide total of 91 trade unionists were murdered for defending workers' rights while serious and systematic harassment and intimidation was reported in 63 countries.
24 October, 2008New Canadian research finds a link between "precarious employment" and poor mental health.
6 November, 2008Metalworkers throughout Germany stage temporary work stoppages for eight per cent pay increase.
