Two workers dead at Argentina steelworks - ArcelorMittal11 February, 2008The victims were seriously injured during an explosion at the Acindar steelworks. Metalworkers of the UOM went on strike for 24 hours to mourn the dead and demand greater safety and improved conditions for dangerous work.
Pasta de Conchos Family Begins International Campaign14 February, 2008A Lifeline For the Coal Miners and their Families" is the name of the campaign organised by the families of the miners who died two years ago at Pasta de Conchos. The campaign demands that the bodies are recovered.
Cochlear workers fight for union representation15 February, 2008Workers vote for AMWU representation for a fourth time yet the company still refuses workers the right to bargain collectively.
Strike at CERROMATOSO21 February, 2008Union says the situation of approximately 2,500 contract workers must be resolved. Their poor working conditions would improve substantially if the company employed them directly.
Turkish shipyard strikers arrested27 February, 2008Police arrest 70 workers striking for health and safety improvements at the Tuzla shipyard where 18 workers have been killed in the last seven months.
Identity and whereabouts of miners in Casapalca accident unknown29 February, 2008Two workers suffered an accident at the Casapalca mine in Peru, but the company has not released any information about the incident. The CNMM has asked the government to conduct an exhaustive investigation.
Aerospace agreements secure record improvements3 March, 2008IAM members at eight Lockheed Martin facilities in the U.S. ratify three new agreements securing significant increases in retirement benefits and pay.
IMF endorses meeting of gay, lesbian trade unionists14 October, 2002A world conference to fight discrimination based on sexual orientation and other forms of discrimination will convene in Sydney.
IMF salutes Lula's victory27 October, 2002In a congratulatory message to the newly-elected Brazilian president, the International Metalworkers' Federation pledges its support.
Deal at International Truck and Engine29 October, 2002UAW members ratify contract by a 55-45 per cent margin.
