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
Special Portuguese Metal World edition16 November, 2007In honour of the upcoming IMF Central Committee meeting to be held in Brazil on November 28 and 29, Metal World's latest issue featuring metalworking in Brazil, has been printed in <a href="http://www.imfmetal.org/main/files/07111615174379/MW_portugues.pdf">Portuguese</a>.
Ford workers in Russia strike for better wages20 November, 2007The union has been negotiating for four months without management seriously considering proposals.
Unions at BHP Billiton AGM10 December, 2007Unions ask questions at AGM about BHP Billiton's policies on industrial relations and climate change.
