New paper on climate change policy29 июля, 2010In the lead-up to the next World Summit on Climate Change, FES releases international policy paper exploring three fundamental approaches to financing green and sustainable energy.
Union building in Indonesia4 августа, 2010IMF conducts workshop for members of Indonesian affiliate Lomenik to organize, build capacity and develop into a strong national union.
Mexican Miners agree on payrise with ArcelorMittal9 августа, 2010Los Mineros of Mexico Achieves 14% Gains with ArcelorMittal.
Unions pursue ratification of core ILO conventions in Thailand10 августа, 2010Unions led by IMF affiliate TEAM meet Thai Foreign Minister within the framework of the union campaign for ratification of two core ILO conventions 87 and 98 in Thailand.
Unions call on Canada to stop dumping asbestos in Asia12 августа, 2010The campaign to ban asbestos use in Asia took a step forward at a Building and Wood Workers' International regional conference in Jakarta on August 2 to 4, 2010. The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union represented the IMF at the meeting.
Hearing on anti-union dismissals of Sinter Metal workers adjourned to October13 августа, 2010International human rights lawyer joins IMF and EMF trial monitor to observe hearing. Judge adjourns proceedings to October 22 but also orders police summons for management witnesses. Union response: "Justice Delayed is Justice Denied"
Renewed attacks on Johnson Control workers18 августа, 2010IMF expresses alarm and calls for urgent letters of condemnation in response to violent attacks on August 16 against union leaders and members at the Johnson Controls Interiors plant in Puebla, Mexico.
IG Metall gets 3.6 per cent wage rise for steel workers30 сентября, 2010IMF German affiliate, IG Metall recommends members accept a new agreement for a 3.6 per cent pay rise and equal pay for contract workers after negotiations with employers in the steel sector. The agreement reached on September 29 came after the union staged three days of warning strikes.
Unions in North Africa and Europe co-ordinate strategy on health and safety at SONASID-ArcelorMittal4 октября, 2010Shop stewards from two production sites of SONASID-ArcelorMittal in Morocco meet with European Works Council members and health and safety specialists from UGT of Spain, FGMM and FTM of France, FIOM of Italy and FGME of Tunisia at a meeting of the International Metalworkers' Federation.
Trade Union Networks in Transnational Corporations4 октября, 2010The International Metalworkers' Federation is putting increased emphasis on building trade union networks in transnational companies (TNC's).
