31 августа, 2007International Ban Asbestos Secretariat publishes Killing the Future, a report on Asbestos Use in Asia.

28 августа, 2007Workers face unjust dismissals, harassment and threats, and violations of trade union rights.

16 июля, 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.

3 июля, 2007IMF and affiliate AMWU signs an International Framework Agreement with Brunel, a global recruitment and service provider.

9 августа, 2007Strikers undeterred by company harassment and intimidation.

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

14 декабря, 2007Anti-asbestos campaigner Bernie Banton dies

15 октября, 2007The international mission aims to bring about health and safety improvements for Indian ship breaking workers.

15 октября, 2007IMF affiliate REPAM could soon face additional difficulties with organizing workers in Belarus, if the new draft Law of Trade Unions is adopted by Lukashenka's regime.

12 октября, 2007PGFTU asks international trade union movement to support their effort to rebuild a democratic and strong trade union able to guarantee respect of metalworkers' rights.