Unions target companies in Burma20 November, 2001The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) and its "Global Unions" partners have released a list of 250 multinational companies with business links to Burma.
Putin urges trade unions to back new labour code28 November, 2001Addressing the congress of the Federation of Independent Russian Trade Unions (FNPR), president Putin urged unions to shoulder their share of responsibility for implementing reforms he said were vital for the country's future prosperity.
Nationwide protest in Bulgaria14 March, 2002Over 22,000 workers are expected to join the march for decent jobs and wages.
Precarious Work dominates discussion at IMF Central Committee meeting in Brazil30 November, 2007Metal unions from around the world debate strategies to address the increasing problem of precarious work, participants ended conference with a demonstration in downtown Salvador.
IMF Central Committee adopts resolutions30 November, 2007Resolutions focused on trade and workers' rights in Russia, Kosovo, Korea, Mexico, India, Canada, U.S. and Africa.
'When good men do nothing, evil triumphs'14 December, 2007Anti-asbestos campaigner Bernie Banton dies
Gold rush in Mongolia15 January, 2008A gold rush in Mongolia is leading to an epidemic of mercury poisoning affecting gold diggers, local people and the environment.
Master's Programmes in Labour and Globalisation offered25 January, 2008Trade unionists are invited to study in Germany, Brazil, South Africa and India.
Cochlear workers fight for union representation14 February, 2008Workers vote for AMWU representation for a fourth time yet the company still refuses workers the right to bargain collectively.
Strike begins at Cerro Matoso4 March, 20083,500 workers on strike in protest at temporary employment contracts
