15 May, 2009Demand authorities conduct a complete investigation into all cases of violence and threats of violence against trade unionists in Russia.
22 May, 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.
17 May, 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 May, 2008Dispute at Bosal auto parts producer in Turkey resolved and the six dismissed workers reinstated.
13 May, 2008The Chilean government and the CTC have agreed to set up a committee to review the agreements reached last year with contractors.
5 May, 2008Carlos Pavón, spokesperson for the miners' union, said that Grupo Mexico cannot close the mine because a collective agreement is in force. He said that the company is only trying to frighten the workers.
