23 April, 2008Workers in South Africa forced a Chinese ship carrying arms destined for Zimbabwe to leave the South African port of Durban after failing to unload.
22 April, 2008This International Workers' Memorial Day, April 28, the IMF calls for a ban on the use of asbestos, particularly in countries in Asia.
9 April, 2008Workers in Pakistan gain increase in minimum wage, repeal of law restricting trade unions and establishment of a National Employment Commission.
22 May, 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.
17 May, 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 May, 2008Dispute at Bosal auto parts producer in Turkey resolved and the six dismissed workers reinstated.
20 June, 2008More than 5,000 supporters join the strike action in the Tuzla shipyards calling for better health and safety.
18 June, 2008Emphasising the importance of freedom of association and collective bargaining in achieving decent work, the Declaration also affirms ILO's mandate to examine economic, financial and trade policies and their effects on employment.
16 June, 2008Limter İş holds day long strike following the death of another shipbuilding worker in the Tuzla shipyards in Turkey.
