15 January, 2008A gold rush in Mongolia is leading to an epidemic of mercury poisoning affecting gold diggers, local people and the environment.

14 December, 2007Anti-asbestos campaigner Bernie Banton dies

15 March, 2008Colombian workers at the nickel mine continue their strike in support of a pay rise and open-ended employment contracts for temporary workers.

13 March, 2008IMF hosts May Day labour film fest in Geneva.

7 March, 2008

7 March, 2008NAMA negotiations enter a crucial phase: trade unions need to react

4 March, 20083,500 workers on strike in protest at temporary employment contracts

1 March, 2008Unions from around the world will come together for an evening at the Grütli Theatre in Geneva, Switzerland to showcase labour films and videos in celebration of May Day and the international labour movement.

31 March, 2008The IMF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean has moved to Montevideo and opened on Monday 31 March.

27 March, 2008Workers at Renault-owned Dacia are striking for improved wages and benefits.