Gold rush in Mongolia15 January, 2008A gold rush in Mongolia is leading to an epidemic of mercury poisoning affecting gold diggers, local people and the environment.
Master's Programmes in Labour and Globalisation offered25 January, 2008Trade unionists are invited to study in Germany, Brazil, South Africa and India.
Cochlear workers fight for union representation14 February, 2008Workers vote for AMWU representation for a fourth time yet the company still refuses workers the right to bargain collectively.
Strike begins at Cerro Matoso4 March, 20083,500 workers on strike in protest at temporary employment contracts
Reports show women remain disadvantaged7 March, 2008On the occasion of International Women's Day, two new reports show that despite women gaining greater access to employment and education they remain disadvantaged in the workplace both in terms of access to paid employment and pay equity.
IG Metall wins historic gains20 February, 200885,000 German steel workers get 5.2 per cent wage raise and signing bonus.
Call for action day on Arcelor16 March, 2003Protests continue since the steel group announced its restructuring plans in January.
More threats against Belarus metal unions1 April, 2003The Belarus president, Alexander Lukashenko, renews his intimidation of leaders of the IMF's two Belarus affiliates.
UAW condemnation upsets China6 April, 2003United Auto Workers' president says China encourages an anti-worker, anti-union environment, and that the U.S. auto industry should rethink its investments there.
