Mineros sign first contract at Johnson Controls in Puebla14 April, 2011Workers at the company Johnson Controls plant in Puebla, successfully renegotiated the Collective Bargaining Agreement on April 9 with an overall wage increase of 7.5 per cent and other benefits that were accepted unanimously by the members of the new section of the Mexican Miners' and Metalworkers' Union.
New Metal World is out!19 April, 2011The latest issue of Metal World looks at the importance of organizing in different countries, describes trade unions responses to the global jobs crisis, reports on trade union networks as a means to ensure an equal playing field for workers and profiles Peta Thomson and Stephanie Eastcott, promoting better women's participation in trade unions.
Trade unions mobilize for social change in Budapest11 April, 2011The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and its Hungarian member organizations held a Euro-demonstration on April 9 in Budapest. The European trade unions marched to say no to austerity and for a more social Europe, with fair wages and quality jobs.
Jura Corporation ready to engage in talks with ITUA9 February, 2011In response to pressure from Jura Corp Russia, ITUA activists held a picket and called for solidarity. The management received numerous faxes from unions and other organizations including the IMF. The company was warned by the District Attorney. As a result, Jura announced it was ready to engage in talks with the union.
GM Daewoo workers' struggle settles3 February, 2011GM Daewoo signs agreement reinstating 15 members of the precarious workers chapter of the Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU). The struggle for direct employment and the regularization of in-house subcontracted workers will continue, but this agreement represents an important victory for the workers.
High Court investigates deaths of shipbreaking workers in Bangladesh10 February, 2011High Court questions employer and government authorities following the massive explosion at the Bangladesh Shipbreaking yard on January 18, that killed four people and injured many more.
WSF: Another world is possible9 February, 2011Over 70,000 people are participating in this years' World Social Forum, taking place in Dakar, Senegal from February 6 to 11, where a debate on what kind of economic system is better to serve society globally is taking place.
MEXICO: Days of Action, 14-19 February 201111 February, 2011The continued violations of the right to freedom of association by the Mexican government must stop. The IMF, ICEM, ITF and UNI are calling on affiliates to take action from 14 to 19 February, 2011.
IMF affiliates in India demonstrate in solidarity with Mexican workers18 February, 2011IMF affiliates with other unions and GUFs representatives in India held demonstrations in solidarity with Mexican workers in New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkota. A trade union delegation met the Mexican Ambassador at New Delhi
IG Metall achieves a wage increase at Volkswagen14 February, 2011IMF German affiliate IG Metall reaches an agreement on a wage increase for Volkswagen workers, bolstering their participation in the fair share of profit.
