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Autoworkers and their unions forge links across global production chains
Globalisation and restructuring means the IMF and its affiliates must find ways to engage automotive companies to protect and defend the interest of workers in the sector.

IMF auto activities use company- and industry-based meetings, action groups and networks at the regional and global levels, along with research on trends impacting workers, to facilitate the exchange of information, build union contacts and develop strategies.

Ron Blum, [email protected], is the Automotive Director.

NEWS FROM THE SECTOR
IMF Executive discuss global crisis and the automotive industry
Executive Committee members adopt a resolution in solidarity with workers at General Motors and across the sector. [February 20, 2009] Full story »
IMF and affiliates take stand against attacks on Russian unionists
Unions call for immediate investigations into assaults and threats against ITUA leaders and activists. [February 06, 2009] Full story »
Korean metalworkers show solidarity in tough times
KMWU's "one union, one worksite" initiative to organise the precariously employed proves positive for migrant workers threatened with job dismissals. [January 27, 2009] Full story »
Russian union leaders attacked
IMF calls for an immediate and transparent investigation into the recent assaults and threats against ITUA leaders and activists. [November 13, 2008] Full story »
Wave of strikes and agreements in the Brazilian auto industry
Workers at major auto industry plants in Brazil went on strike during September in support of their demands for improved pay. [October 03, 2008] Full story »
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EVENTS
March 10, 2009 - March 13, 2009
Hyundai-Kia International Workers’ Network
South Korea
April 22, 2009 - April 24, 2009
IMF Ford Network Meeting
Detroit , USA
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
November 25, 2008 - November 28, 2008
Training for TNC organizing of Indian autoworkers
New Delhi , India
June 16, 2008 - June 18, 2008
12th IMF World Auto Council
São Paulo , Brazil
February 21, 2008
IMF Auto Industry Working Group
Germany
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AUTO PUBLICATIONS
Resolution in Solidarity with Global Autoworkers
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IMF Auto Report 2006-07
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Mobilizing at Delphi joint statement
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Conclusions of the IMF World Auto Council
Dearborn, USA, June 8-10, 2004
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IMF Auto Report 2004
Challenges and strategies for trade unions, industry trends in production, employment and sales, as well as a separate chapter, "China's Auto Sector".
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INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS
Below, signatory companies of International Framework Agreements (IFAs) in the sector. The IFAs are appliccable for suppliers to these companies, as well. For information on how to use IFAs to ensure workers' rights, click here.

IFA: BMW
International Framework Agreement signed by the IMF (2005). Read more »
Bosch
International Framework Agreement signed by the IMF (2004). Read more »
DaimlerChrysler
International Framework Agreement signed by DaimlerChrysler management and by representatives of the DaimlerChrysler World Employee Committee, on behalf of the International Metalworkers' Federation. Read more »
Leoni
International Framework Agreement: Leoni Read more »
Renault
International framework agreement signed by the IMF (2004). Official name: Renault group employees' fundamental rights declaration. Read more »
Röchling
International Framework Agreement, signed in 2005 Read more »
Volkswagen
International Framework Agreement signed by the German auto multinational with the Volkswagen Group Global Works Council and the IMF. Read more »
IFA: PSA Peugeot Citroën
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OTHER RESOURCES
EEF letter - Polish
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EEF letter - German
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EEF letter - Portuguese
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EEF letter - Swedish
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EEF letter - French
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EEF letter - Spanish
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EEF letter - English
GM EEF Public letter to management including demands
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AP Auto 2005 - Participants
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AP Auto 2005 - Conclusions
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IMF report on global motor industry
Auto Report
2006-2007



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