16 May, 2008Dispute at Bosal auto parts producer in Turkey resolved and the six dismissed workers reinstated.

13 May, 2008The Chilean government and the CTC have agreed to set up a committee to review the agreements reached last year with contractors.

27 May, 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 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.

20 May, 2008IMF joins Numsa and others in call for end to xenophobic violence in South Africa.

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.

4 April, 2008Bosal workers pressured to join company-supported union.

2 April, 2008Workers at Renault-owned Dacia are striking for improved wages and benefits.

31 March, 2008The IMF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean has moved to Montevideo and opened on Monday 31 March.