30 November, 2007Metal unions from around the world debate strategies to address the increasing problem of precarious work, participants ended conference with a demonstration in downtown Salvador.

28 November, 2007IMF delegates gathered in the former capital of Brazil, Salvador, to discuss crucial IMF issues.

12 October, 2007The new company will be the world's largest zinc group employing 4,500 workers.

10 October, 2007CNM/CUT and CNTM/FS to monitor conditions at suppliers of multinationals with IFAs and approach leading Brazilian multinationals about signing an IFA.

13 December, 2007

10 December, 2007Unions ask questions at AGM about BHP Billiton's policies on industrial relations and climate change.

7 December, 2007Two workers died and another eight were hospitalised after a fire broke out.

20 November, 2007The union has been negotiating for four months without management seriously considering proposals.

16 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>.

12 September, 2007Within a two week period, five workers die due to unsafe working conditions.