ITUC's 2007 world report on rights abuses released20 November, 2008A worldwide total of 91 trade unionists were murdered for defending workers' rights while serious and systematic harassment and intimidation was reported in 63 countries.
In memoriam of brother Dyvadheenam10 December, 2008After completing the age of 62 brother Dyvadheenam, former IMF representative for South Asia, passed away in India.
U.S. ELECTION: HOPE AND CHANGE19 December, 2008Barack Obama's decisive victory as the next president of the United States inspired hope among working people both in America and abroad. In battleground states, such as Ohio and Pennsylvania, more than 100,000 trade union volunteers took time off work to help convince Americans to vote for change.
Wave of sackings in the Peruvian mining sector14 January, 2009Around 3,000 miners have been sacked. The unions have been organising their response and demanding a solution to the situation.
Humanitarian disaster in Gaza14 January, 2009The International Metalworkers' Federation welcomes the Resolution of the UN Security Council calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza
Global unions push for action on Mexico22 January, 2009Labour leaders meet with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to urge immediate action in wake of increasing violence and repression against miners' union in Mexico.
IMF and affiliates take stand against attacks on Russian unionists6 February, 2009Unions call for immediate investigations into assaults and threats against ITUA leaders and activists.
Indonesian company manager imprisoned for union-busting11 February, 2009An Indonesian union has won a historic case against a company manager found guilty of violating local and international labour regulations.
Anti-asbestos campaign continues with opening of Bernie Banton Asbestos Research centre25 February, 2009The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union renewed the IMF's campaign for a global ban on asbestos at the opening of a new Asbestos Disease and Research Institute.
GLU launches new international programs on labour and globalisation26 February, 2009Global Labour University invites trade unionists of the world to participate in a special masters program on labour and globalisation.
