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

19 ноября, 2008Executive Committee adopts concrete proposals to address global financial crisis and its impact on metalworkers and their families.

11 ноября, 2008Workers of the ailing Kremikovtzi steel plant have not been paid for three months and are calling on the government to intervene.

3 ноября, 2008After 57 days of strike action, 27,000 IAM members in the U.S. return to work.

16 сентября, 2008Labour laws adopted without consultation will reduce conditions and workers' rights in Macedonia.

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.

13 ноября, 2008Nation-wide strikes are averted as German metalworkers win 4.2 per cent pay rise.

13 ноября, 2008IMF calls for an immediate and transparent investigation into the recent assaults and threats against ITUA leaders and activists.

12 ноября, 2008IMF affiliates lead fight for international solutions to climate change in the steel industry.