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Unions target companies in Burma

20 noviembre, 2001The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) and its "Global Unions" partners have released a list of 250 multinational companies with business links to Burma.

Putin urges trade unions to back new labour code

28 noviembre, 2001Addressing the congress of the Federation of Independent Russian Trade Unions (FNPR), president Putin urged unions to shoulder their share of responsibility for implementing reforms he said were vital for the country's future prosperity.

Nationwide protest in Bulgaria

14 marzo, 2002Over 22,000 workers are expected to join the march for decent jobs and wages.

Precarious Work dominates discussion at IMF Central Committee meeting in Brazil

30 noviembre, 2007Metal unions from around the world debate strategies to address the increasing problem of precarious work, participants ended conference with a demonstration in downtown Salvador.

IMF Central Committee adopts resolutions

30 noviembre, 2007Resolutions focused on trade and workers' rights in Russia, Kosovo, Korea, Mexico, India, Canada, U.S. and Africa.

'When good men do nothing, evil triumphs'

14 diciembre, 2007Anti-asbestos campaigner Bernie Banton dies

Gold rush in Mongolia

15 enero, 2008A gold rush in Mongolia is leading to an epidemic of mercury poisoning affecting gold diggers, local people and the environment.

Master's Programmes in Labour and Globalisation offered

25 enero, 2008Trade unionists are invited to study in Germany, Brazil, South Africa and India.

Cochlear workers fight for union representation

14 febrero, 2008Workers vote for AMWU representation for a fourth time yet the company still refuses workers the right to bargain collectively.

Strike begins at Cerro Matoso

4 marzo, 20083,500 workers on strike in protest at temporary employment contracts

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