25 January, 2008Trade unionists are invited to study in Germany, Brazil, South Africa and India.

23 January, 2008IBM workers launch online petition against IBM management's decision to outsource 5,000 workers to AT&T. Support the workers and sign today at: http://www.petitiononline.com/IBM1/petition.html

23 January, 2008Thousands of people marched on January 22 protesting against the announced closure of a Nokia mobile phone production plant in Bochum, Germany.

4 April, 2008Bosal workers pressured to join company-supported union.

2 April, 2008Workers at Renault-owned Dacia are striking for improved wages and benefits.

31 March, 2008The IMF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean has moved to Montevideo and opened on Monday 31 March.

27 March, 2008Workers at Renault-owned Dacia are striking for improved wages and benefits.

9 April, 2008Workers in Pakistan gain increase in minimum wage, repeal of law restricting trade unions and establishment of a National Employment Commission.

18 March, 2008250 workers reverse employers' attempt to reduce wages at Alang Shipbreaking yard.

15 March, 2008Colombian workers at the nickel mine continue their strike in support of a pay rise and open-ended employment contracts for temporary workers.