22 October, 2008Twelve arrested, one hospitalised and many more injured by Kiryung Electronics-hired thugs and police who were called in to break KMWU strike launched by workers that produced Sirius Satellite Radios in Korea.
14 October, 2008Metalworkers and their trade unions take united action against precarious work around the world.
14 October, 2008KMWU President Gab-Deuk Jung was arrested and charged with "obstruction of business" following a series of strikes demanding industry-wide collective bargaining and protesting U.S. beef imports.
13 November, 2008IMF calls for an immediate and transparent investigation into the recent assaults and threats against ITUA leaders and activists.
12 November, 2008IMF affiliates lead fight for international solutions to climate change in the steel industry.
11 November, 2008Workers of the ailing Kremikovtzi steel plant have not been paid for three months and are calling on the government to intervene.
19 November, 2008Executive Committee adopts concrete proposals to address global financial crisis and its impact on metalworkers and their families.
22 January, 2009Labour leaders meet with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to urge immediate action in wake of increasing violence and repression against miners' union in Mexico.
14 January, 2009The International Metalworkers' Federation welcomes the Resolution of the UN Security Council calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza
