IMF News http://www.imfmetal.org www.imfmetal.org en Copyright www.imfmetal.org Global e-petition on financial transactions tax Sign a petition calling on G20 to introduce a tax on financial transactions to generate funds for public good. http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22419&l=2&n=47 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:56:58 +0200 http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22419&l=2&n=47 Unionists discuss communication in Tunisia Union activists gathered for two days in Tunis to discuss creation of union communication networks within the growing number of TNCs operating in the country. http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22416&l=2&n=47 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:47:48 +0200 http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22416&l=2&n=47 IMF engages in developing union networks Representatives of IMF affiliates from different countries will gather within an IMF Working Group to discuss a concept and guidelines for trade union networks in transnational companies. http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22404&l=2&n=47 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:45 +0200 http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22404&l=2&n=47 Women hit hard by financial crisis Pre-existing inequalities exacerbates effects of the financial crisis on women, concludes a meeting of metalworker unions held in commemoration of International Women's Day. http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22401&l=2&n=47 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:45:49 +0200 http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22401&l=2&n=47 IMF precarious work video runner up in competition IMF film on precarious work runner up in LabourStart labour video of the year competition. http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22403&l=2&n=47 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:22:15 +0200 http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22403&l=2&n=47 Mediated talks at Vale breakdown The strike at Vale in Canada continues after mediated talks broke down on March 7, despite USW attempts to reach a settlement. IMF and ICEM will again show support at a rally in Sudbury on March 22. http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22393&l=2&n=47 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:32:30 +0200 http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22393&l=2&n=47 Women demand equality this IWD On March 8 and throughout this week, women around the world call for an end to discrimination and demand their rights at work in commemoration of International Women's Day. http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22374&l=2&n=47 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:33:18 +0200 http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22374&l=2&n=47 Samsung called to account for semiconductor cancer deaths Trade union/NGO coalition launches global campaign calling on Samsung to accept responsibility for occupational deaths and to provide safe and decent working conditions. http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22391&l=2&n=47 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:33:10 +0200 http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22391&l=2&n=47 Court delays hearings on Sinter Metal Once again the Turkish court suspended hearings and the fate of 350 workers who were fired for joining the union remains uncertain. http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22352&l=2&n=47 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:29:42 +0200 http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22352&l=2&n=47 Foxconn dismisses workers after protest Foxconn dismisses 75 night shift workers and threatens job losses for another 300 after workers protest against being detained and forced to work extra time after midnight on February 20, 2010. http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22402&l=2&n=47 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:29:25 +0200 http://www.imfmetal.org/main/index.cfm?c=22402&l=2&n=47