10 июня, 2008Unions are protesting at the four locations in North America that face closure as GM cuts back on light truck production.
17 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.
16 мая, 2008Dispute at Bosal auto parts producer in Turkey resolved and the six dismissed workers reinstated.
27 мая, 2008In February 2008, two workers were victims of a workplace accident. Given the lack of information about the incident, the CNMM asked the government to investigate. We now know the identities and state of health of the two workers.
22 мая, 2008At the Peoples' Summit, the National Women Miners' Central of Peru (CNMM) and the National Miners' and Metalworkers' Union Of Mexico (SNTMMSRM) publicised the repression and persecution of Mexican miners. The documentary film "An Injury to One" was shown and copies of the IMF White Paper, were distributed.
3 июля, 2008ILO Committee on Freedom of Association calls on Korean government to investigate and remedy alleged anti-union acts against falsely subcontracted workers and requests that obstruction of business laws are brought into line with freedom of association principles.
31 июля, 2008Indonesian workers sacked, forced to resign from union, denied overtime, and interrogated and threatened for their union activism.
21 июля, 2008Spanish trade unions and the IMF delivered a petition with more than 4,000 signatures to the Mexican Embassy in Spain, demanding the recovery of the bodies of the Pasta de Conchos victims.
