3 septiembre, 2008The Uruguayan Metalworkers Union seeks a reduction in the working week without a reduction in pay.

27 agosto, 2008Agreement reached between Siemens and union on redundancy provisions for possible plant closure next year.

8 febrero, 2008IMF updates its <i>Survey on Purchasing Power of Working Time</i> and calls on affiliates to complete the purchasing power questionnaire today.

4 febrero, 2008Talks at the WTO on the Doha trade agreement reach a critical stage and trade unions remain extremely concerned about the repercussions an agreement will have on sustainable development and employment.

25 enero, 2008Trade unionists are invited to study in Germany, Brazil, South Africa and India.

23 enero, 2008IBM workers launch online petition against IBM management's decision to outsource 5,000 workers to AT&T. Support the workers and sign today at: http://www.petitiononline.com/IBM1/petition.html

23 enero, 2008Thousands of people marched on January 22 protesting against the announced closure of a Nokia mobile phone production plant in Bochum, Germany.

23 abril, 2008Workers in South Africa forced a Chinese ship carrying arms destined for Zimbabwe to leave the South African port of Durban after failing to unload.

22 abril, 2008This International Workers' Memorial Day, April 28, the IMF calls for a ban on the use of asbestos, particularly in countries in Asia.

9 abril, 2008Workers in Pakistan gain increase in minimum wage, repeal of law restricting trade unions and establishment of a National Employment Commission.