3 July, 2006International trade union delegation lobbies trade negotiators on the risks of serious repercussions on jobs, development prospects and workers rights in the current Doha Round.

27 June, 2006IMF affiliates in Africa argue that the current proposals of the WTO will have a negative impact on developing countries and undermine development, in particular in Africa and, in turn, will increase the pressure on workers in the more industrialised nations.

27 June, 2006IMF joins calls for a new approach to the multilateral trading system.

27 June, 2006Trade unions vow to work together to ensure workers' rights are respected by the new steel giant Arcelor-Mittal.

26 June, 2006Team to investigate illegal government takeover of Mexican metalworkers' union

24 May, 2006Government, industry and trade union officials meet in New Delhi to discuss the future of the steel industry.

21 March, 2006Trade unions unite for the reinstatement of 124 sacked Toyota workers in the Philippines.

5 February, 2006Agreement with Arcelor on core labour standards must be maintained, argues IMF in response to Mittal Steel's hostile takeover bid.

26 January, 2006IMF affiliates asked to provide information on Export Processing Zones and assist the IMF in developing an EPZ action plan.

25 January, 2006Trade unionists hope that the Forum will advance the struggle for decent jobs and strengthen trade unionism in the region.