26 June, 2006Meeting in Oslo, the IMF Executive Committee vowed to support Napoleon Gomez Urrutia and the Mexican miners' union in their fight against government interference in union affairs.
14 June, 2006International Framework Agreements concluded between Transnational Companies and Global Union Federations (GUF)
25 July, 2006Italian metalworker unions wrote to trade minister calling for an effective round of trade negotiations for development.
30 November, 2007Resolutions focused on trade and workers' rights in Russia, Kosovo, Korea, Mexico, India, Canada, U.S. and Africa.
27 November, 2007IMF delegates put forth proposals on precarious work for consideration at IMF Central Committee taking place November 28-29.
19 June, 2007Rheinmetall management refuses to meet with the International Metalworkers' Federation on the implementation of the international framework agreement.
18 June, 2007Employment practices, working conditions and respect for worker rights are key concerns.
18 June, 2007A national public service strike of around one million public service workers took place in South Africa, June 13.
28 August, 2007Workers face unjust dismissals, harassment and threats, and violations of trade union rights.