Codelco contract workers end strike13 мая, 2008The Chilean government and the CTC have agreed to set up a committee to review the agreements reached last year with contractors.
Another Zimbabwean unionist arrested while ZCTU leaders denied bail17 мая, 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.
ArcelorMittal & Unions sign Groundbreaking Global Agreement on Occupational Health and Safety3 июня, 2008The world's largest steel company, ArcelorMittal, and trade unions representing its employees worldwide sign a new and groundbreaking agreement to improve health and standards throughout the company.
Korean shipyard workers fight for job safety10 июня, 2008Korean Metal Workers' Union expresses alarm at high level of fatalities in shipbuilding. IMF Shipbuilding Action Group to raise issue at the XVIII ILO World Congress on Safety and Health at Work.
GM threatens plant closures10 июня, 2008Unions are protesting at the four locations in North America that face closure as GM cuts back on light truck production.
National strike in Italy on safety16 июня, 2008Three Italian metalworker unions to hold one hour strike on June 17 in support of implementing a new law on health and safety at work.
Unions angered by new EU rules on migration23 июня, 2008The EU adopts new rules on return of irregular migrants including tough clauses on detention and re-entry.
Workers die at shipyards in Philippines25 июня, 2008Three workers have died in the last two weeks at the shipyard at the Subic Bay in the Philippines. The IMF will raise issue of safety and health in shipbuilding at the forthcoming ILO World Congress on Safety and Health at Work.
