10 mars, 2011ICEM and IMF demand reform of mine health and safety in Chile, starting with the ratification of ILO Convention 176, the Safety and Health in Mines Convention. Join in and send a message to the Chilean government through LabourStart today.

8 mars, 2011The Global Labour University (GLU) invites trade unionists and labour activists to apply to a Masters in Labour and Globalization at the University of Kassel and the Berlin School of Economics. The final deadline for applications for the German-based programme is April 1, 2011.

8 mars, 2011In celebration of International Women's Day the IMF interviewed two active women from the Australian Workers Union (AWU), Peta Thomson and Stephanie Eastcott who made the step from union members to workplace representatives

8 mars, 2011HHIC workers in Korea continue their struggle against mass dismissal conducted by the management in violation of a local collective bargaining agreement on the company's restructuring redundancy policy.

7 mars, 2011Two years after establishing a joint health and safety committee, ASIMRA and UOM have established an excellent joint approach to health and safety with ArcelorMittal management at the Acindar Steel Plant in Argentina, setting a benchmark for other facilities in Latin America.

25 mars, 2011Protesting against intensive workload, 900 workers in General Motors India Pvt. Ltd in Halol in the Indian State of Gujarat are on strike from March 16, 2011. The majority of workmen are suffering from severe back pain and spinal cord ailments owing to excessive workload. Union called for National Human Rights Commission's (NHRC) intervention.

24 mars, 2011Submission deadline for the Global Union Labour Film Shorts 2011 is April 1. The International Metalworkers' Federation calls on its affiliates to submit their videos to a one hour line-up of the best short films from around the world focused on unions fighting back against austerity cuts. The line-up will be released in June online and in DVD.

24 mars, 2011In a week of action, unions in Europe are taking action against a European economic governance proposal being considered by EU leaders that will lead to further austerity cuts across Europe.

24 mars, 2011Companies affiliated to the Metal Product Industrialists' Association (MESS) are the target of a massive strike launch by IMF affiliate, Birlesik Metal-Is, whose members are fighting for improved wages and working conditions in the metal industry.

24 mars, 2011Mining giant Rio Tinto feels the heat from global unions demanding the company to respect labour rights and international standards.