Global: Congress delegates passed a resolution on climate change. "A shift to a lower carbon economy is not just necessary but increasingly inevitable, however we cannot allow this to happen in a chaotic way which leaves ordinary workers, their families and communities to bear the brunt," the resolution stated.

A resolution on Asbestos was adopted by Congress renewing IMF affiliates' commitment to combat the widespread use of asbestos. "More than 100,000 workers die every year as a result of diseases caused by exposure to asbestos," noted Dave Oliver (AMWU), adding "asbestos kills, asbestos does not discriminate, and asbestos must be banned."

Delegates adopted a resolution on the Global Crisis and Automotive Restructuring calling for the IMF to support actions by affiliates undertaken to achieve employment safeguards in enterprises undergoing restructuring.

Through adoption of the Employee Free Choice Act resolution, metalworkers vowed to support U.S. unions pressing for national labour law reform to remove barriers to organising workers and increase penalties to companies that violate labour law.

Adoption of a resolution against xenophobia and racism was adopted calling union action through collective bargaining "to promote integration, equal opportunity and respect for diverse cultures."