18 June, 2007Employment practices, working conditions and respect for worker rights are key concerns.

18 June, 2007A national public service strike of around one million public service workers took place in South Africa, June 13.

14 June, 2007Aghni Dhamayanti was recently elected to the National Board of the IMF-affi liated trade union Serikat Pekerja Metal Indonesia (SPMI). This election result happened after increased numbers of women began solving problems in their workplaces and also became more involved in the union.

14 June, 2007The IMF regional office in Africa works closely with affiliates to build international solidarity, strengthen trade unions and improve the lives of workers. As described in this report, the challenges are enormous requiring a strategic focus on building sustainable unions as can be seen in Tanzania and Swaziland.

23 August, 2007Up to 1.1 million workers and residents are safer thanks to the union's efforts.

21 August, 2007Affiliates discuss cross-sector and cross-regional case studies and strategies.

20 August, 2007Brazilian metalworkers call for job security and the ratification of ILO Convention No. 158, which states that employers should not terminate workers unless there is a valid reason.

20 August, 2007Strike averted as agreement between NUMSA and seven car manufacturing companies is reached.

17 August, 2007Join the Listen UP Cochlear campaign to ensure that workers have the right to chose union representation.

26 July, 2007Korean metalworkers win wage gains and improved conditions.