9 December, 2008 December the 1ST is globally known is the World Aids day, on this day all those who are concern about the epidemic are arranging different activities across the globe. The activities ranges from workshops which assist in raising awareness about the diseases to distributing pamphlets and condoms to encourage people to use them as a preventative measures
14 November, 2008Management illegally terminated strikers' labour contracts and attempted to break the strike by hiring replacement workers.
26 November, 2008After more than two months of negotiations and several weeks of strikes and demonstrations in support of improved conditions, the Uruguayan Metalworkers Union (UNTMRA) has signed a new collective agreement.
20 November, 2008A worldwide total of 91 trade unionists were murdered for defending workers' rights while serious and systematic harassment and intimidation was reported in 63 countries.
9 January, 2009Films about unions and working people takes center stage at this year's film festival hosted by the IMF, ITUC and Global Union Federations.
9 January, 2009IMF calls on Sinter Metal to end violations of trade union rights and reinstate all 350 unfairly dismissed workers.
19 December, 2008Korean union leader Yoon Hae-Mo is convicted of criminal obstruction of business and sentenced to one year imprisonment
6 November, 2008Metalworkers throughout Germany stage temporary work stoppages for eight per cent pay increase.
8 July, 2008Thousands of workers at the Iran Khodro car manufacturing plant are protesting the exploitation of precarious workers and demanding better wages and conditions.
