16 January, 2008A global conference of worker representatives heard that while BHP Billiton's approach to unions varies from particular sites and across nations, the company seeks to undermine collective worker arrangements.
10 November, 2006Inclusion of core labour standards in trade agreements is important, but not enough. The international trade union movement must also present a clear alternative project to neo-liberalism.
3 July, 2006International trade union delegation lobbies trade negotiators on the risks of serious repercussions on jobs, development prospects and workers rights in the current Doha Round.
27 June, 2006IMF affiliates in Africa argue that the current proposals of the WTO will have a negative impact on developing countries and undermine development, in particular in Africa and, in turn, will increase the pressure on workers in the more industrialised nations.
27 June, 2006Trade unions vow to work together to ensure workers' rights are respected by the new steel giant Arcelor-Mittal.
16 August, 2006TMPCWA members beaten and shot at while protesting in front of the Department of Labour and Employment.
16 August, 2006Affiliates to demonstrate at Japanese embassies and consulates demanding justice for Toyota Philippines workers.