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IMF World Congress 2005 |
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Taking place in Vienna, the Congress discussed ways that international solidarity can advance workers' rights. Key topics included: |
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- Meeting the challenges of offshoring
- Improving the work environment, and
- Fighting for social justice
At Congress, delegates adopted changes to the IMF Rules, increasing the participation of women in IMF structures, and the IMF Action Programme. |
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The Congress in brief
[June 08, 2005 13:27 GMT] |
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A short account of the proceedings of the 31st IMF World Congress. |
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Metalworkers unite against unchecked power of TNCs
[May 25, 2005 16:30 GMT]
Gathered for the International Metalworkers’ Federation (IMF) World Congress in Vienna, 800 delegates from around the world today united behind a global action plan to fight against the unchecked power of transnational corporations.
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Social justice round table discussion
[May 25, 2005 16:29 GMT]
In introducing the last section of the Action Programme, Juergen Peters, President of the IMF, spoke of the need for trade unionists to fight for the social face of globalization.
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IMF Adopts Statement on Gender Equality
[May 25, 2005 11:46 GMT]
Following the election of eight women to the IMF Executive, the IMF World Congress today adopted a statement on Gender Equality. The statement recognises the differences women experience at work, in unions and in society at large.
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Metalworker unions support global asbestos ban
[May 25, 2005 11:18 GMT]
The International Metalworkers’ Federation (IMF) launched a campaign today seeking a global ban on asbestos.
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Stop the suffering!
[May 25, 2005 09:05 GMT]
Over two million workplace fatalities occur each year, all of which could have been prevented. This is the harsh reality faced by workers and will feature in today’s round table discussion on “Improving the Work Environment”.
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Stop violence in Colombia
[May 24, 2005 16:08 GMT]
“Every year Colombia accounts for more than half of all trade union murders worldwide - more than 3,000 since 1990,” said Dr. SabineVogler of Amnesty International - Austria, an organization conducting solidarity action programs here at the Congress. “Most times, the assassinations are carried out by army-backed paramilitaries. ”
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Offshoring round table discussion
[May 24, 2005 16:01 GMT]
Round table discussion on IFAs, organising and China
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Resolutions
[May 24, 2005 08:31 GMT]
As of the deadline of noon, Monday, May 23, the following Resolutions have been received and will be introduced to the Congress in the following order.
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IMF Executive elects a Vice President
[May 23, 2005 16:30 GMT]
Tom Buffenbarger, International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) was elected as Vice President by the IMF Executive today.
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An historic moment
[May 23, 2005 15:39 GMT]
On Monday afternoon IMF congress delegates for the first time in history elected eight women to the IMF Executive.
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Metalworker unions meet to advance workers’ rights
[May 22, 2005 16:15 GMT]
Over 800 metalworkers from around the world are gathering today for the opening of the 31st World Congress of the International Metalworkers’ Federation (IMF) in Vienna. On the agenda is an international action plan to counter-act the negative impacts of globalisation on workers.
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Women’s rights under globalisation
[May 21, 2005 17:38 GMT]
On the day before the 31st world conference of the International Metalworkers’ Federation (IMF) in Vienna, the IMF held its women’s conference. About 130 female representatives of metalworker unions from all over the world discussed women’s rights, fair incomes and fair working conditions for women.
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The IMF expels undemocratic trade union
[May 21, 2005 12:46 GMT]
Today, Saturday in Vienna, Austria, the IMF Central Committee decided to expel the Belarus affiliate AAM from the IMF.
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Declaration on China made by IMF Executive
[May 20, 2005 07:20 GMT]
Talking with Chinese metalworkers about human and trade union rights was the subject of a declaration made by the International Metalworkers’ Federation at its Executive Committee meeting today.
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Round tables to discuss offshoring, H&S and social justice
[April 21, 2005 13:27 GMT]
In order to inject energy and diversity into Congress proceedings, three round table discussions will take place during the Action Programme (AP) agenda items. The following will give you an idea on what issues will be dealt with by the different panels:
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