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

18 September, 2007Unions from more than 20 countries commit to advancing worker rights at steel giant.

17 September, 2007Steel giant and unions commit to innovative global health and safety program.

13 September, 2007Unionists call on an end to the persecution of the Mexican Miners' and Metalworkers' Union.

9 August, 2007Strikers undeterred by company harassment and intimidation.

3 August, 2007Court rules general strike at Mittal Steel Zenica illegal.

23 July, 2007American autoworkers hope to reach agreement with Chrysler, Ford and GM before September 14 deadline.

16 July, 2007NUMSA and five other metal unions in South Africa sign new collective agreement with engineering employers' federation, including a wage rise of 9 per cent for lowest paid workers.

3 July, 2007IMF and affiliate AMWU signs an International Framework Agreement with Brunel, a global recruitment and service provider.

10 December, 2001German metalworkers' trade union recommends a pay rise next year of between 5 and 7 per cent. Employers' association says the claim is "ignoring economic reality".