20 March, 2009The union says there is an urgent need for a law against corporate homicide that can be used to punish companies that put their workers' lives in danger by not establishing adequate health and safety at work systems.

20 February, 2009Leaders from IMF affiliates around the world met in Geneva, Switzerland on February 19 for an extraordinary meeting of the IMF Executive Committee to prepare for the 32nd IMF World Congress.

12 September, 2007Within a two week period, five workers die due to unsafe working conditions.

11 September, 2007IMF commends Gerdau for raising funds for people affected by the recent earthquake in Peru, but calls on the company to also stop the anti-trade union practices it adopts in Peru and Colombia.

4 September, 2007Detailed report proves allegations against Gómez are unfounded and fraudulent

4 September, 2007Sporting a new modern look and featuring metalworking in Brazil, the latest edition of IMF's journal Metal World is available now on the IMF website.

12 October, 2007The new company will be the world's largest zinc group employing 4,500 workers.

10 October, 2007CNM/CUT and CNTM/FS to monitor conditions at suppliers of multinationals with IFAs and approach leading Brazilian multinationals about signing an IFA.

4 October, 2007The new Swedish union will represent 500,000 members making it the largest union in the private sector.

28 September, 2007Umicore pledges to respect human and workers' rights in international agreement on sustainable development.