1 декабря, 2008Six executives from the Italian unit of German steel maker ThyssenKrupp were indicted on charges ranging from manslaughter to murder for their involvement in the December 2007 steel plant fire that killed seven workers.

10 октября, 2008Global committee working to improve the health and safety at ArcelorMittal operations in Kazakhstan and around the world.

9 октября, 2008Trade unions from North and South America release joint statement on the international financial crisis and the WTO.

6 октября, 2008Speech to GUF/ACTRAV forum at the ILO on "Towards Social Justice: applying labour standards to precarious workers"

6 октября, 2008Kick off of the IMF health and safety project in the steel and non-ferrous sectors in the Balkans.

26 сентября, 2008The Chinese government sets a September 30 deadline to force "Fortune 500" companies to allow for state-run unions to represent workers.

20 сентября, 2008New four-year contract provides wage and pension increases and improved health care benefits for 16,000 members of the United Steelworkers.

28 октября, 2008European unions carry out protests against plans announced by the HP- EDS group to massively reduce its workforce.

23 октября, 2008The new four-year contract covers some 14,000 steelworkers throughout the United States.

22 октября, 2008Twelve arrested, one hospitalised and many more injured by Kiryung Electronics-hired thugs and police who were called in to break KMWU strike launched by workers that produced Sirius Satellite Radios in Korea.