27 June, 2006Trade unions vow to work together to ensure workers' rights are respected by the new steel giant Arcelor-Mittal.

26 June, 2006Team to investigate illegal government takeover of Mexican metalworkers' union

16 August, 2006TMPCWA members beaten and shot at while protesting in front of the Department of Labour and Employment.

16 August, 2006Affiliates to demonstrate at Japanese embassies and consulates demanding justice for Toyota Philippines workers.

4 August, 2006Settlement delivers wage and pension increases, improved health and safety and signing bonuses.

26 July, 2006Unions pledge solidarity and resources to Toyota Philippines workers fighting for reinstatement.

12 July, 2006IG Metall calls on German government to stop pursuing the conclusion of the WTO Doha Round of trade negotiations at all costs, even at the expense of developing countries.

7 December, 2006Mittal's bold move to takeover Arcelor, the world's second largest steel producer and its main rival, will add facilities and put the company's steel producing capacity far ahead of others. This spotlight on Mittal looks at the company's growth, trade union experiences and what the future holds.

24 May, 2006Government, industry and trade union officials meet in New Delhi to discuss the future of the steel industry.

4 October, 2007The new Swedish union will represent 500,000 members making it the largest union in the private sector.