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SWITZERLAND: The International Metalworkers' Federation went live May 17 with the launch of a new China section on its website, providing metal-specific information on China and Chinese labour.
The site is part of an overall effort by the IMF to work more closely with Chinese workers in transnational corporations operating in the metal sector in China. The Executive Committee at the 2005 Congress in Vienna adopted the "Declaration on China".
The site, located at www.imfmetal.org/china, will serve as a resource-rich hub of information including: - Research on violations of worker and human rights and trade agreements
- Information about working conditions in China
- Research papers on China relevant to metalworker sectors and companies
- Reports on China-related activities being undertaken by IMF affiliates
- Commentary from affiliates about the IMF's role in China
- News about Chinese metal industries and worker rights
- An introduction to the IMF translated into Chinese
"China is currently experiencing structural transformation. It is urgent that further action be taken in order to fulfil international standards regarding workers' and human rights. The developments in this area and the working conditions of employees in China will have a significant impact on employees all over the world," stated the declaration.
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