UAW shuts down GM operations in U.S.25 September, 200773,000 autoworkers strike over job security and economic issues.
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.
IMF Working Party on Trade, Employment and Development meets in Brasilia23 October, 2007IMF discusses with Brazilian Government and employers the impact of trade liberalisation on industrial jobs and development
Special Portuguese Metal World edition16 November, 2007In honour of the upcoming IMF Central Committee meeting to be held in Brazil on November 28 and 29, Metal World's latest issue featuring metalworking in Brazil, has been printed in <a href="http://www.imfmetal.org/main/files/07111615174379/MW_portugues.pdf">Portuguese</a>.
Ford workers in Russia strike for better wages20 November, 2007The union has been negotiating for four months without management seriously considering proposals.
Iraq: Global Unions issue statement19 March, 2003Global Unions, including the International Metalworkers' Federation, issued today, March 20, a statement deploring the decision to go to war.
