27 janvier, 2009Brazil's trade unions are worried about the effects of the financial crisis and growing unemployment and are taking action to protect workers' interests.

20 février, 2009Leaders from IMF affiliates around the world met in Geneva, Switzerland on February 19 for an extraordinary meeting of the IMF Executive Committee to prepare for the 32nd IMF World Congress.

6 février, 2009Unions call for immediate investigations into assaults and threats against ITUA leaders and activists.

2 février, 2009Membership will decide on whether to build one strong industrial union out of the merging of six.

30 janvier, 2009Metalworkers strike for job security, fair wages, and secure pensions amidst global financial crisis.

28 janvier, 2009"The measured success of the policies adopted today will be in actions that will generate stable employment and encourage redistribution of wealth rather than a return to the volatility of markets and short-term profit-taking," argues IMF general secretary Marcello Malentacchi in his latest opinion column.

13 mars, 2009Workers around the world are pushing Tenaris to negotiate an International Framework Agreement.

13 janvier, 2009A rock fall in the Charcas San Luis de Potosí mine has left one worker dead and another seriously injured. The National Miners' and Metalworkers' Union of Mexico (SNTMMSRM) calls on the government and companies to accept responsibility for workers' safety.

9 janvier, 2009Films about unions and working people takes center stage at this year's film festival hosted by the IMF, ITUC and Global Union Federations.

9 janvier, 2009IMF calls on Sinter Metal to end violations of trade union rights and reinstate all 350 unfairly dismissed workers.