15 December, 2009Governments, employers and trade unions discussed the impact of the global economic and job crisis within the automotive industry in the Asia-Pacific.

15 December, 2009Unions discuss closer cooperation and networking within Siemens operations in India.

1 February, 2010Zero fatalities remain top priority for joint global health and safety committee.

29 January, 2010Shipbreaking workers' union calls on employers and port authority to supply drinking water at shipbreaking sites in Mumbai, India.

21 January, 2010International labour news audiocasts start on the internet in February 2010.

20 January, 2010Tenaris workers reach favourable agreement in Italy, but take strike action in Argentina following the sacking of 23 workers, reports the Tenaris Workers' World Council.

20 January, 2010Participants of the REPAM-SPM joint seminar in Belarus examined both the external and internal threats to union development, discussed lack of protection and networking methods in union activities.

20 January, 2010IMF encourages affiliates to support ITUC appeal for Haiti.

19 January, 2010Shipbreaking workers in India explain the terrible conditions and struggle they face each day.

5 February, 2010IMF sends letter of solidarity to striking workers at Automotive Lighting, an auto supply company in Reutlingen , Germany.