11 August, 2009Metalworker unions around the world are preparing to take action against the rise of precarious employment from 3 to 10 October 2009, in conjunction with the ITUC's World Day for Decent Work on 7 October 2009, other Global Union Federations and the European Metalworkers' Federation.
8 October, 2009IAMAW delegates from the U.S. and Canada met in Vancouver to discuss union communication strategy.
7 October, 2009International Metalworkers' Federation joins global unions in call for secure employment as the essential response to the global economic crisis on this World Day for Decent Work.
6 October, 2009According to the results of a new IMF survey, migrant workers in the metal industry work in precarious jobs, earn lower wages than local workers and are less likely to be members of a trade union.
6 October, 2009Throughout Asia, EPZ workers face the worst working conditions and the most obstacles to joining a trade union. But unions in the region are developing creative ways to reach EPZ workers and improve their working lives.
7 September, 2009SKF World Council of trade unions meet and discuss the impact of the financial crisis on workers and how the unions can strengthen their global network.
2 September, 2009Unions around the world are mobilizing and preparing for the global week of action from October 3 to 10 in the campaign against precarious work. Posters and leaflets in support of these actions are now available on the IMF website.
