Unions debate way forward on rights in Mexico

Panel discussion on Protection Contracts and Freedom of Association in Mexico packs a full house at the International Labour Organization. Union representatives call for union building, solidarity, and direct action against the government and employers.Jun 13, 2012

ILO must act on living wages and against precarious work

Addressing the plenary of the International Labour Conference, Said Iqbal, the leader of IMF affiliate FSPMI, proposed that the ILC take action to improve wages and reduce precarious work.Jun 11, 2012

101st International Labour Conference kicks off in Geneva

Some 6,000 delegates representing workers, employers and governments come to the International Labour Organization each year to debate international labour standards, the application of ILO Recommendations and Conventions and discuss how the tripartite body can improve workers' rights around the world.May 30, 2012

Win for metal industry agency workers in Germany

IG Metall has built on its wage increase successes by agreeing additional bonuses for agency workers in the metal sector.May 24, 2012

IG Metall secure 4.3 per cent pay rise

IG Metall reached an agreement for metalworkers in Baden-Württemberg on May 19, paving the way for a 4.3 per cent wage increase in its manufacturing sectors across the country. The agreement also improved codetermination rights on regulating agency labour and job security for apprentices.May 21, 2012

Young precarious workers tell their stories in Italy

Who are precarious workers? What are their living and working conditions? What is their future? A new project recently launched in Italy is aimed to answer these questions though listening to the stories of young people.May 11, 2012

ArcelorMittal Brazilian workers' network meeting

The workers were shocked to find there are separate canteens for direct employees and contract workers at the company's Monlevade plant.May 08, 2012

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