MEXICAN UNIONIST IN JAIL FOR TWO YEARS
Mexican trade unionist Juan Linares still jailed after two years; IMF, ICEM, ITF and UNI call for global mobilization in February 2011 demanding an end to government attacks on Mexico's democratic trade unions.
IMF CONTINUES PROCESS FOR THE CREATION OF NEW ORGANIZATION
IMF Executive Committee decides to continue process to create new international and commits to holding days of action from February 14 to 19, 2011 in support of democratic and independent Mexican unions.
NUMSA IN DISPUTE WITH BHP BILLITON IN SOUTH AFRICA
Numsa demands improvements in wages and working conditions from BHP Billiton and warns of strike action after three months of stalled negotiations.
SIEMENS UNIONS IN INDIA UNITE
Unions representing workers across Siemens plants have formed the Siemens Employees' Federation to represent the interests o fSiemens workers throughout India.
GERMAN METALWORKERS TO GET 2011 INCREASES EARLY
Some 670,000 German metal and electronics workers to get 2011 pay rises early, reports IG Metall.
PAY DISCRIMINATION AFTER AGE 60 ENDS IN SINGAPORE
Through united action unions i Singapore achieve voluntary end to pay cuts after age 60.
HOPING FOR A "GREENER" FUTURE
On December 7, 2010, IMF and ICEM will appear at COP16-WoW to promote a "fair, just, and binding" international agreement for a sustainable "Greener" future.
TURKISH WORKERS SAY "NO TO PRECARIOUS WORK!"
In the first demonstration against labor law reform, Birlesik Metal 's members oppose the employers; association proposal to peg the national agreement to labour law changes that flexibilize employment and working conditions.
ORGANIZING WORKERS IN EAST AFRICA
Organizing new members and building strong unions were the key themes for th East African sub-regional meeting in Kenya in November.
DRAFT GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR BUSINESS & HUMAN RIGHTS PUBLISHED
The United Nations publishes draft guiding principles on taking practical steps to address business impacts on the human rights of individuals for consultation before the end of January 2011.
IMF MOURNS DEATHS OF 29 MINERS IN NEW ZEALAND
Police declare 29 miners dead at the Pike River coal mine on November 24 after a second massive explosion rocked the mine.
IMF CALLS FOR BETTER SAFETY FOR WORKERS IN CHILE
After six deaths at the Chilean mining company Soquimich, IMF regional office for Lation America and the Caribbean send letter to the company asking for action.
MALAYSIAN ELECTRONICS WORKERS ATTEND FIRST IMF WORKSHOP
Sixteen active members of the newly formed Electronics Industry Employees Union (Southern Region) in Malaysia attended a two day IMF workshop on organizing and union building.
PRECARIOUS WORKERS AT HYUNDAI MOTORS ON STRIKE DEMANDING DIRECT EMPLOYMENT
Hyundai Motor precarious workers in Ulsan, Korea continue strike after demanding the company employ ini-house subcontracted workers directly.
SWEDISH METALWORKERS ARE LIFTING CARS TOGETHER
On November 20, members of IMF affiliate IF Metall from local trade unions in Kiruna, Umea, Eskilstuna, Trollhattan, Gothenburg and Malmo showed their strength together by lifting cars.
BUILDING NATIONAL UNIONS IN CHILE AND COLOMBIA
Unions in Chile and Colombia explore building and unifying strong unions across industrial sectors during IMF evaluation and planning workshops in November.
