18 febrero, 2008Special preview of An Injury to One, a documentary on the Mexican miners' struggle is launched on the internet in dedication to those killed in the tragic mine explosion in Mexico.

15 febrero, 2008Workers vote for AMWU representation for a fourth time yet the company still refuses workers the right to bargain collectively.

14 febrero, 2008A Lifeline For the Coal Miners and their Families" is the name of the campaign organised by the families of the miners who died two years ago at Pasta de Conchos. The campaign demands that the bodies are recovered.

11 febrero, 2008The victims were seriously injured during an explosion at the Acindar steelworks. Metalworkers of the UOM went on strike for 24 hours to mourn the dead and demand greater safety and improved conditions for dangerous work.

27 mayo, 2008In February 2008, two workers were victims of a workplace accident. Given the lack of information about the incident, the CNMM asked the government to investigate. We now know the identities and state of health of the two workers.

22 mayo, 2008At the Peoples' Summit, the National Women Miners' Central of Peru (CNMM) and the National Miners' and Metalworkers' Union Of Mexico (SNTMMSRM) publicised the repression and persecution of Mexican miners. The documentary film "An Injury to One" was shown and copies of the IMF White Paper, were distributed.

20 mayo, 2008IMF joins Numsa and others in call for end to xenophobic violence in South Africa.

17 mayo, 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.

16 mayo, 2008Dispute at Bosal auto parts producer in Turkey resolved and the six dismissed workers reinstated.

24 abril, 2008The IMF signs an International Framework Agreement with the Vallourec Group.