Rights abuses at Turkish auto parts company4 April, 2008Bosal workers pressured to join company-supported union.
CNM/CUT and CNTM organise Unified National Campaign for a Reduction in Working Hours7 April, 2008Metalworkers in Brazil are organising demonstrations and strikes throughout the country, to pressure Congress to approve a reduction in working hours.
Minimum wage increased in Pakistan9 April, 2008Workers in Pakistan gain increase in minimum wage, repeal of law restricting trade unions and establishment of a National Employment Commission.
Night of Labour Film Shorts28 April, 2008Trade unions from around the world showcase films in Geneva.
Turkish unions seek justice for May Day abuse5 May, 2008Unions challenge government's use of "state terror" and vow to raise issues of labour and human rights abuses with ILO and ECHR.
Codelco contract workers end strike13 May, 2008The Chilean government and the CTC have agreed to set up a committee to review the agreements reached last year with contractors.
Another Zimbabwean unionist arrested while ZCTU leaders denied bail17 May, 2008The ZCTU's President and General Secretary are charged with inciting people to rise up against the government following speeches they made during May Day celebrations. ZCTU council member, Raymond Majongwe, was apprehended at their bail hearing.
ArcelorMittal & Unions sign Groundbreaking Global Agreement on Occupational Health and Safety3 June, 2008The world's largest steel company, ArcelorMittal, and trade unions representing its employees worldwide sign a new and groundbreaking agreement to improve health and standards throughout the company.
IMF Working Party on Trade, Employment and Development meets in Brasilia23 October, 2007IMF discusses with Brazilian Government and employers the impact of trade liberalisation on industrial jobs and development
