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The challenge for trade unions in Africa is huge. Forty percent of the continent's population survives on less than two dollars a day. Unity of workers is the key to building strong unions capable of tackling the challenges of poverty.Swaziland Amalgamated Trade Union is one example of IMF's work to build strong, self-reliant unions. The union was created when several smaller Swaziland unions were assisted by the IMF to merge. Covering five sectors, SATU is a stronger organization able to deliver gains for members and the community.SATU continues to grow. Now the union can coordinate campaigns and lead strikes against foreign companies. <object></object>

Building sustainable unions in Africa

INDIA: Permanent and temporary workers remain united at the Bosch and Brembo plants in Pune, India, after 66 days of being on strike and despite pressure tactics from management and employers in the region.The workers went on strike on July 18 demanding the implementation of pay rises stipulated in the 2007 collective bargaining agreement. Significantly the workers' demands also include equal pay for equal work with precariously employed workers, trainees and permanent workers in unity in the fight, which is being lead by the Bosch Chassis Systems Kamgar Sanghatana (Employees Union) and supported by IMF affiliates and independent unions in the region. Prominent social workers are also supporting the strikeIn recent days management at the two companies proposed a settlement, subject to the condition that not a single contract worker or trainee will be taken back. The union did not accept the proposal and stated that all contract workers (131) and trainees (43) should be taken back in three batches with improved wages and conditions of employment.The management is holding talks with the union in the presence of the commissioner of Labour and has threatened to close down its operations in Pune if the union fails to accept its proposal on contract workers. Various petitions by management to the industrial courts to deem the strike illegal have been denied. Meanwhile the union is continuing to pursue legal measures to prevent the use of strike breaking labour at the two plants.&quot;The companies in the region are employing all kinds of pressure tactics to ensure that the strike fails, as it will break down the morale of contract workers not only in Bosch &amp; Brembo, but the whole industrial area,&quot; explained IMF regional representative Sudharshan Roa Sarde, adding, &quot;As such, all unions are collectively doing their best and coordinating efforts to sustain the strike&quot;.   IMF and its affiliates organized in Bosch in Germany and Brembo in Italy are offering solidarity support to the workers.From October 3 to 10, IMF affiliates around the world are taking the fight to governments, calling on them to ensure equal rights for precarious workers and to strengthen legislation to prevent employers from using precarious employment in place of permanent and direct employment.

Bosch and Brembo workers in Pune, India continue to strike despite pressure tactics from management.

Bosch and Brembo workers on strike in India

Bosch and Brembo workers remain united

1. CGT-FO CGT FO will be holding an International Conference on the 7 October 2009 as part of their National Confederation Committee, which will focus on discussions with foreign unionists about the Economic crisis and International Union Action.   On the 7 October FO will also be preparing for their National Conference that meets end of October. The goal of this conference is to coordinate and reinforce union intervention for the defence of employee rights in the face of the economic crisis. 2.  On 7 October as part of a joint strategy five French IMF affiliates CFDT, &quot;Force Ouvrière&quot; de la Métallurgie - FO, FGMM-CFDT, CGT, CFTC and CFE-CGC, together with FSU, Solidaires and UNSA are going to hold in common meetings, rallies, gatherings and press conferences, industrial actions, debates and meetings with union officials all over France.

FRANCE

Der Metallgewerkschaftsbund in Montenegro druckt eine serbische Version des Posters und der Broschüre und wird diese an die Mitglieder verteilen (vielleicht mit einem Begleitschreiben). Zudem wird anlässlich der Kampagne eine Pressekonferenz organisiert und das Informationsmaterial den Medien vorgestellt. Da der 7. Oktober der Welttag für menschenwürdige Arbeit ist, wird unser Dachverband an diesem Tag etwas organisieren. Die Metallgewerkschaft wird zudem die globale Kampagne des IMB vorstellen.

MONTENEGRO

Medlemsförbunden i Indonesien samarbetar för att anordna stora demonstrationer den 4 oktober (söndag). Indonesiska versioner av IMFs material håller på att tas fram.

INDONESIEN

VASAS plant derzeit in einigen großen Städten sowie in Budapest die Durchführung von Flashmob-Aktionen. Junge Gewerkschaftsmitglieder sollen dabei etwas Außergewöhnliches durchführen, um die Passanten auf das Problem aufmerksam zumachen. Diese jungen ‚Darsteller' sollen T-Shirts und Mützen mit dem Logo des IMB bzw. der Gewerkschaft (VASAS) tragen.Die IMB-Broschüren sind ins Ungarische übersetzt worden und werden vor Ort gedruckt und verteilt.

UNGARN

VASAS tänker anordna flash mob-aktioner i en del större städer i Ungern, förutom i Budapest. Syftet är att förmå unga fackföreningsmedlemmar att göra något uppseendeväckande, och dra de förbipasserandes uppmärksamhet till problemet. De unga &quot;aktörerna&quot; kommer att klä sig i t-tröjor och kepsar med IMFs och VASAs märken.IMFs flygblad har översatts till ungerska, och kommer att tryckas och distribueras lokalt.

UNGERN

Proiezione il 7 ottobre del documentario evento Yes Men- sotto la guida di UNI e sostenuta da altre GUF.

GINEVRA

Am 7. Oktober 7 wird der Dokumentarfilm ‚Yes Men' vorgeführt - veranstaltet von der UNI mit Unterstützung anderer GUFs.

GENF

Le affiliate finlandesi della FISM-FEM prevedono un seminario il 6 ottobre, dedicando il pomeriggio al lavoro precario ed al lavoro dignitoso, relazionandolo al lavoro a contratto, il comportamento delle TNC, e le condizioni lavorative per i lavoratori stranieri in Finlandia.

FINLANDIA

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