Precarious Work dominates discussion at IMF Central Committee meeting in Brazil30 ноября, 2007Metal unions from around the world debate strategies to address the increasing problem of precarious work, participants ended conference with a demonstration in downtown Salvador.
IMF Central Committee adopts resolutions30 ноября, 2007Resolutions focused on trade and workers' rights in Russia, Kosovo, Korea, Mexico, India, Canada, U.S. and Africa.
Gold rush in Mongolia15 января, 2008A gold rush in Mongolia is leading to an epidemic of mercury poisoning affecting gold diggers, local people and the environment.
Master's Programmes in Labour and Globalisation offered25 января, 2008Trade unionists are invited to study in Germany, Brazil, South Africa and India.
Cochlear workers fight for union representation14 февраля, 2008Workers vote for AMWU representation for a fourth time yet the company still refuses workers the right to bargain collectively.
Strike begins at Cerro Matoso4 марта, 20083,500 workers on strike in protest at temporary employment contracts
"Discriminatory" union rights at EPZs24 августа, 2004The Parliament of Bangladesh has passed a bill granting limited workers' association rights in the country's export processing zones from November 1, 2006. "Incomplete, but a step in the right direction," say trade unions.
USW call for strong climate change targets8 декабря, 2005IMF-affiliated United Steelworkers has pledged a campaign with other US unions to persuade the American Government to ratify the Kyoto Protocol.
PSA Peugeot Citroën signs IFA2 марта, 2006Commitments beyond core labour standards and expecting suppliers to do the same are key clauses in the International Framework Agreement signed by PSA Peugeot Citroën, the IMF and the EMF on March 1.
