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Strike at Volvo Brazil

After pay talks with Volvo stalled, the Greater Curitiba Metalworkers’ Union has called a strike for an indefinite period.May 16, 2012

Unions hold protest at International Olympic Committee

Workers call on the IOC to end the use of Rio’s tarnished gold in Olympic medals. Unions want Rio, “Off the Podium!”May 15, 2012

UOM demands pay rise

The Argentinean metalworkers’ union organises a 24 hour strike in support of its demands for a pay rise.May 15, 2012

Asbestos lobbying group dissolved in Canada

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) reports that the Chrysotile Institute, a pro-asbestos lobby group, funded by Canadian Government will stop its operation.May 14, 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

Yet another Samsung worker dies

On 7 May, Lee Yunjeong died, becoming the 55th person to die as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals on Samsung’s production lineMay 09, 2012

May

Events in
May 2012

31-01

IMF Workshop on Strengthenning Trade UnionsAlmaty, Kazakhstan

June 2012

06-07

Fiat / Chrysler Network MeetingTurin, Italy
18-18

IMF CongressCopenhagen, Denmark
18-18

ICEM CongressCopenhagen, Denmark
18-18

ITGLWF CongressCopenhagen, Denmark
19-20

IndustriALL Global Union Founding CongressCopenhagen, Denmark
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