31 August, 2007International Ban Asbestos Secretariat publishes Killing the Future, a report on Asbestos Use in Asia.

28 August, 2007Workers face unjust dismissals, harassment and threats, and violations of trade union rights.

23 August, 2007Up to 1.1 million workers and residents are safer thanks to the union's efforts.

21 August, 2007Affiliates discuss cross-sector and cross-regional case studies and strategies.

20 August, 2007Brazilian metalworkers call for job security and the ratification of ILO Convention No. 158, which states that employers should not terminate workers unless there is a valid reason.

12 February, 2005After seven days of tough negotiations, a new ILO code of conduct for health and safety in the iron and steel industry was agreed.

9 January, 2005

10 April, 2001Six trade union confederations in Spain and France have issued a joint statement "for freedom and against terrorism."

8 April, 2001The Federation of Korean Metalworkers' Trade Unions reports on the health and safety situation in the shipbuilding industry and identifies most important priorities.

8 April, 2001Ben Wanyanga, general secretary of the AUKM, has passed away.