21 July, 2009International labour community urges Korean government to call off riot police and water cannons immediately and to stop using violence to resolve industrial disputes.

20 July, 2009A German delegation travelled to Russia to meet with the country's prime minister and Russian unions.

14 July, 2009International trade union leaders demand justice for the widows of Pasta de Conchos.

13 July, 2009Parliamentary and union leaders demand Mexican government cease attacks on mineworkers.

8 July, 2009Trade union and parliamentary leaders visit Mexico to support the Mexican miner workers' union.

3 August, 2009The workshop on Free Trade Agreements analysed the consequences and impact of free trade on employment and labour rights. The IMF also organised workshops on this issue in Argentina and Brazil.

6 August, 2009Workers demonstrate in Turkey's Taksim Square denouncing the decision of the court arguing, "Justice delayed is Justice denied!"

6 August, 2009Following the tentative agreement reached this morning between the KMWU and Ssangyong Motor, police are interrogating and jailing sit-in strikers rather than transporting them to local hospitals.

6 July, 2009Strike at Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) ends as workers and management reach agreement.

3 July, 2009IMF and <a href="http://www.emf-fem.org/Press/Labour-related-news/Affiliates-increase-pressure-on-Sinter-Metal">EMF</a> seek an end to the violation of workers' rights at Sinter Metal in Turkey as affiliates reach out to first tier companies that use Sinter Metal components.