14 junio, 2007Issue focuses on Zimbabwean workers and building sustainable unions in Africa.

10 junio, 2007IUF publishes trade union guide on private equity buyouts -- what it is, the dangers it represents to workers and possible strategies to tackle the issue.

20 marzo, 2007Precarious work is typically non-permanent, temporary, casual, insecure and contingent. Workers in these jobs are often not covered by labour law and social security protections. Taking action against precarious work is the focus of the IMF Central Committee in 2007. This spotlight poses key questions for affiliates on the issue.

6 julio, 2007China enacts new Labour Contract Law that could improve workers' rights if rigorously enforced.

3 julio, 2007Five shots were fired at the porter's lodge at the union offices. Fortunately, nobody was hit.

6 septiembre, 1999The deadline for UAW negotiations with the Big Three automakers is one week away.

2 septiembre, 1999The International Metalworkers' Federation has just published a book - in cartoon format - which presents the IMF's all-important Action Programme in an easily comprehensible manner.

1 septiembre, 1999Turkish affiliate has written to express its appreciation for international solidarity.

1 septiembre, 1999The contract negotiated by the Machinists and Boeing management has been endorsed by the union's membership and will thus avert a costly strike.

31 agosto, 1999After amosite (brown asbestos) and crocidolite (blue asbestos), now chrysotile is on its way out.