17 septiembre, 2009A new publication on subcontracting in Brazil explains how it is a fundamental cause of lower wages, conditions and job insecurity and explores how trade unions are responding to subcontracting and precarious employment in Brazil.

9 septiembre, 2009Industrial workers' unions meet to develop common position on climate change prior to the United Nations' COP 15 conference.

8 septiembre, 200945,000 people participate in IG Metall rally call for a good life with secure jobs.

19 octubre, 2009AMWU bargaining campaign at Cochlear gets boost from new labour laws.

13 octubre, 2009On September 25, VW works council together with IG Metall held a seminar for the unions at Kaluga plant in Russia and signed an Agreement on Cooperation.

12 octubre, 2009250,000 Italian metalworkers strike for decent jobs, employment and a national collective agreement.

12 octubre, 2009Climate change is a growing concern to us all.

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

8 octubre, 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.

3 agosto, 2009The workshop on Free Trade Agreements analysed the consequences and impact of free trade on employment and labour rights. The IMF also organised workshops on this issue in Argentina and Brazil.