Spotlight: Towards New Global Unionism20 October, 2011In June 2012 in Copenhagen, the affiliates of the IMF, ICEM and ITGLWF will found a new unified global union for the industrial workers of the world. The unions are taking a bold step towards a new era of global solidarity and to fight for a model of globalization that is based on social justice.
Last issue of Metal World published!20 October, 2011A new issue of Metal World - the last - went to print and is published on the IMF website.
US Machinists strike at Honeywell25 October, 2011Members of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) began strike action on 10 October at a Honeywell nuclear parts manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Missouri. The 850 members of IAM Lodge 778 begin their third week today on picket lines at a US government-owned site following a 79% contract rejection on 9 October.
CAW Builds International Links to Fight Precarious Work26 October, 2011Billed as a lead up to World Day for Decent Work, the Canadian Auto Workers union recently hosted two "Good Jobs Bad Jobs" round tables with visiting union delegations from Denmark and South Africa.
Malaysians oppose labour law change3 November, 2011Thousands of workers led by the Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) picketed across the nation to protest against the amendment to the labour laws.
Finnish YTN achieves equal wage increases4 November, 2011The professional and managerial staff organization YTN turned down the employers' proposal and called a strike for 10 000 members, starting November 1, when they were refused a similar wage increase model as the Metalworkers' Union and the salaried employees' union Pro obtained on October 25.
Global Labour University calls for applications17 January, 2012Master Courses in Labour Policies and Globalisation are about to start in Germany and India. Trade unionists and labour activists are invited to apply.
European shipping companies export hazardous waste18 January, 2012European shipping companies export hazardous waste to developing countries to avoid the costs of proper disposal. The NGO Shipbreaking Platform, a coalition of environmental and labour organizations, calls on the EU Commission to act and prevent toxic waste trade of European end-of-life ships.
Support the Mexican Electrical Workers Union19 January, 2012LabourStart launches an online solidarity campaign in support of the Mexican Electrical Workers' Union. Affiliates are requested to support the campaign by signing the online protest letter.
GoodElectronics cautious about Apple joining Fair Labor Association24 January, 2012In January Fair Labor Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending sweatshop conditions in factories worldwide, announced Apple was admitted as a "Participating Company". That means that Apple promises to clean its supply chains from labour abuses during the coming two years. While welcoming this move GoodElectronics promises to watch closely whether the membership means Apple takes action on key problems.
