13 October, 2009On September 25, VW works council together with IG Metall held a seminar for the unions at Kaluga plant in Russia and signed an Agreement on Cooperation.
12 October, 2009250,000 Italian metalworkers strike for decent jobs, employment and a national collective agreement.
9 October, 2009International labour community launches world campaign demanding that G20 leaders protect workers, not just bankers.
8 October, 2009Thousands of metalworkers have taken action this week as part of the global campaign against precarious work. Reports include sports games in Bulgaria, flashmobs in Hungary, balloon release in Germany and a massive rally in Thailand.
8 October, 2009IMF affiliates encouraged to participate in discussion on integrating migration policies in development strategies for the benefit of all at the People's Global Action Events from November 3-5, which coincides with the Global Forum on Migration in Athens.
30 October, 2009Canadian and Brazilian workers at global mining company Vale are fighting for decent wages, conditions and a FAIR DEAL. The IMF and ICEM are joining forces with the United Steelworkers (USW) in a global campaign to prevent Brazilian mining giant Vale from eroding working conditions and denying basic labour rights at Vale operations worldwide.
30 October, 2009Following the recent U.S. administration decision, salaries of the top executives of seven bailed-out big companies, including General Motors and Chrysler, will be considerably cut.
