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

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

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

28 January, 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.

20 March, 2009The union says there is an urgent need for a law against corporate homicide that can be used to punish companies that put their workers' lives in danger by not establishing adequate health and safety at work systems.

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

17 April, 2009The Mexican miners' union (SNTMMSRM) has applied for an injunction against the ruling and announced that the workers are ready to stop anyone taking possession of the mine.

16 April, 2009A new opinion piece by IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi looks forward to the next G8 meeting.

15 April, 2009Trade unions will hold a huge demonstration on April 18 to protest Government attempts to shift the burden of the financial crisis onto workers.

9 April, 2009Workers continue their protests demanding the Bulgarian government to extend its support and commitment to the Kremikovtzi plant.