23 July, 2007American autoworkers hope to reach agreement with Chrysler, Ford and GM before September 14 deadline.

16 July, 2007NUMSA and five other metal unions in South Africa sign new collective agreement with engineering employers' federation, including a wage rise of 9 per cent for lowest paid workers.

23 August, 2007Up to 1.1 million workers and residents are safer thanks to the union's efforts.

21 August, 2007Affiliates discuss cross-sector and cross-regional case studies and strategies.

20 August, 2007Brazilian metalworkers call for job security and the ratification of ILO Convention No. 158, which states that employers should not terminate workers unless there is a valid reason.

20 August, 2007Strike averted as agreement between NUMSA and seven car manufacturing companies is reached.

3 August, 2007Court rules general strike at Mittal Steel Zenica illegal.

26 July, 2007Korean metalworkers win wage gains and improved conditions.

21 September, 2007Some of the workers at Australian Tristar factory have secured redundancy packages, but the fight for others continues.

18 September, 2007Unions from more than 20 countries commit to advancing worker rights at steel giant.