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East German metalworkers seek shorter workweek

6 mai, 2003Warning strikes kick off IG Metall campaign to put metalworkers in the east on par with those in the west.

Union merger in Denmark

8 mai, 2003The telecommunications union has been incorporated into the Danish Metalworkers' Federation.

Deal reached in Austrian electrical & electronics sector

12 novembre, 2003High on the list of achievements is an integrated pay system for production workers and non-manual employees.

"Workers' health is not for sale"

22 avril, 2004Although trade unions have a great responsibility for keeping workers informed about health and safety on the job, the main responsibility for preventing work-related accidents and health risks lies with the employer.

Cancer Cause

20 mars, 2007Occupational cancer is the single largest cause of work-related deaths, but the risks have been down-played by governments, health and safety enforcement agencies and employers. Addressing the workplace cancer issue takes a combination of awareness raising and action in the workplace and company-wide.

Global unions call for "zero cancer" in the workplace

27 avril, 2007A global "zero cancer" campaign aimed at tackling the number one workplace killer was launched today, one day prior to April 28 Workers' International Memorial Day.

Unions address global challenges at Toyota

18 juin, 2007Employment practices, working conditions and respect for worker rights are key concerns.

Reports show women remain disadvantaged

7 mars, 2008On the occasion of International Women's Day, two new reports show that despite women gaining greater access to employment and education they remain disadvantaged in the workplace both in terms of access to paid employment and pay equity.

Night of Labour Film Shorts

13 mars, 2008IMF hosts May Day labour film fest in Geneva.

IG Metall wins historic gains

20 février, 200885,000 German steel workers get 5.2 per cent wage raise and signing bonus.

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