IF Metall files bankruptcy petition against SAAB, court grants protection22 September, 2011On September 20 the Swedish metalworkers' union IF Metall filed a bankruptcy petition against the ailing Swedish automaker SAAB at the local district court. The decision was taken unanimously at a video conference meeting of the IF Metall office, the Trollhättan local and the SAAB section.
Winds of change for social justice and democracy1 May, 2011This May Day the International Metalworkers' Federation joins with the international trade union movement in calling for justice, equality, humanity and sustainability in a joint statement.
Arab workers demand rights on May Day2 May, 2011The IMF joins with the ITUC and the global trade union movement in supporting workers in Arab countries that demonstrated to demand decent jobs, social justice and an end to repression on May Day.
Collective agreement at CODELCO in Chile26 April, 2011Since March of this year, unions at divisions and subsidiaries of the state mining company CODELCO in Chile have negotiated collective agreements.
Brazil: metalworkers at Volkswagen's San José plant on strike16 May, 2011Metalworkers at Volkswagen have been on strike for more than a week for a bigger share of company profits. The strike is affecting 20,000 workers.
Wheels India workers on strike at Pune, Maharastra18 May, 2011Wheels India workers at Ranjangaon, Pune in Maharastra are on strike demanding increased wages, regularization and equal remuneration for contract workers engaged in work of a perennial nature. International Metalworkers' Federation (IMF) extends its solidarity to the struggling workers and calls upon the management to negotiate with the workers.
Mine safety in Peru23 May, 2011IMF participates in an International Seminar on Health and Safety for the Mining sector held in TACNA-Perú.
Union organizing undermined by Excellon Resources31 May, 2011Threats against workers trying to join the National Miners' and Metalworkers' Union of Mexico at the La Platosa mine spark international outcry.
Codelco workers on strike at El Teniente8 June, 2011As the dispute between the state mining company and contract workers continues, members of FTC affiliates have gone on strike because the company is unable to guarantee their safety and physical integrity.
IBM workers call for respect14 June, 2011On IBM's 100th birthday, workers ask company to respect their rights.
