18 November, 2002A year after the IMF Congress march for global social justice, in Sydney, Australians continue fight for fair trade, not free trade.

5 November, 2002Walkout called off as Korean government announces it will delay legislation dealing with the five-day workweek.

3 November, 2002In advance of the 2005 merger between the metalworkers and the non-manual private sector union, they conduct joint negotiations with the employers.

28 October, 2002The IMF urges the Turkish government to use its influence to ensure the dispute is brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

9 October, 2009International labour community launches world campaign demanding that G20 leaders protect workers, not just bankers.

8 October, 2009Thousands of metalworkers have taken action this week as part of the global campaign against precarious work. Reports include sports games in Bulgaria, flashmobs in Hungary, balloon release in Germany and a massive rally in Thailand.

8 October, 2009IMF affiliates encouraged to participate in discussion on integrating migration policies in development strategies for the benefit of all at the People's Global Action Events from November 3-5, which coincides with the Global Forum on Migration in Athens.

7 October, 2009After the closure of Sidelpa, resulting in the dismissal of 800 workers, the multinational now aims to close the Laminados Andinos plant at Duitama. The workers have occupied the factory in order to defend their jobs.

6 October, 2009Global Union Federations support Thai workers in their demands for permanent jobs first and raitfication of ILO Conventions 87 and 98.

5 February, 2009Protection contracts violate ILO Convention 87, says new complaint against Mexico submitted by IMF.