24 October, 2008New Canadian research finds a link between "precarious employment" and poor mental health.
6 October, 2008Metalworkers around the world mobilize against precarious work on October 7, a World Day for Decent Work.
3 October, 2008Workers at major auto industry plants in Brazil went on strike during September in support of their demands for improved pay.
24 September, 2008Members of Unite and USW were "Workers Uniting" outside Potosh Corporation's analyst's meeting in an effort to press the company to return to the bargaining table and reach settlement.
23 September, 2008Following a wave of strikes, the South Korean government has unleashed a massive attack against the Korean Metal Workers' Union targeting more than 75 of the union's key leaders for arrest or investigation.
6 November, 2008Metalworkers throughout Germany stage temporary work stoppages for eight per cent pay increase.
26 November, 2008After more than two months of negotiations and several weeks of strikes and demonstrations in support of improved conditions, the Uruguayan Metalworkers Union (UNTMRA) has signed a new collective agreement.
20 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.
