IMF Demands New Trade Framework for TPPA

In a 10-point statement issued on behalf of 25 million members in 100 countries, the International Metalworkers Federation (IMF) is calling for significant changes, including a new framework trade agreement, for the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPPA) Agreement. Click here for more information.

IMF Events Commemorate Lethal Mine Blast

The International Metalworkers' Federation (IMF) and three other Global Union Federations are holding "Global Days of Action" in defense of trade union rights in Mexico.

Global Aerospace Alliance Proposed in Seattle

International delegates to the International Metalworkers Federation's (IMF) Aerospace Workers Conference in Seattle, WA, IAM unanimously approved a proposal, made by President Tom Buffenbarger, that called for the formation of a global aerospace union alliance to address the increasingly multinational nature of the aerospace industry. Buffenbarger serves as the President of the IMF’s aerospace activities and chaired the meeting.

Trade Unionist Executed in Iran

An Iranian trade unionist, Farzad Kamangar, was secretly hanged in Iran on May 9, 2010. Kamangar, a 35-year-old teacher, was a member of the Teachers' Union of Kurdistan.

Norway Pressured to Divest Holdings in Grupo Mexico

Two global trade union federations, together with four Norwegian unions, have asked the Council on Ethics of the Government Pension Fund of Norway to divest its holdings in the Mexican mining conglomerate Grupo Mexico because of alleged labor, human rights and environmental violations.

U.S. Members Strike UK-based Renold

Members of Local 1555 in Westfield, NY, who are on strike against British-owned Renold Inc., recently received a pledge of support from the 25-million member International Metalworkers’ Federation (IMF).

IMF: A Voice for Workers at Climate Conference

Industrial trade union federations representing workers in the metal, chemical, energy and mining sectors are taking part in the largest climate change conference in history now underway in Copenhagen. Members of the International Metalworkers’ Federation (IMF) join world powers, environmentalists, activists and others as they negotiate a global strategy for tackling international climate change.