4 September, 2008Italian autoworkers are calling for a "globalisation of rights" for the more than 185,000 workers employed by Fiat Group worldwide.
4 September, 2008Already challenged by restructuring in an increasingly global market, metalworkers face additional problems when private equity firms use leveraged buyouts to make quick and excessive profits, often at the expense of workers.
3 September, 2008The Uruguayan Metalworkers Union seeks a reduction in the working week without a reduction in pay.
24 July, 2007Trade unions reject latest NAMA proposal, which threatens employment and sustainable development in developing countries by lowering tariffs too far.
23 July, 2007American autoworkers hope to reach agreement with Chrysler, Ford and GM before September 14 deadline.
8 February, 2008IMF updates its <i>Survey on Purchasing Power of Working Time</i> and calls on affiliates to complete the purchasing power questionnaire today.
4 February, 2008Talks at the WTO on the Doha trade agreement reach a critical stage and trade unions remain extremely concerned about the repercussions an agreement will have on sustainable development and employment.
2 July, 2007KMWU conducts strikes and protests against the Korea U.S. Free Trade Agreement, which was signed on June 30.
19 June, 2007Rheinmetall management refuses to meet with the International Metalworkers' Federation on the implementation of the international framework agreement.
