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.

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

5 May, 2008Carlos Pavón, spokesperson for the miners' union, said that Grupo Mexico cannot close the mine because a collective agreement is in force. He said that the company is only trying to frighten the workers.

7 March, 2008

7 March, 2008NAMA negotiations enter a crucial phase: trade unions need to react

4 March, 20083,500 workers on strike in protest at temporary employment contracts

1 March, 2008Unions from around the world will come together for an evening at the Grütli Theatre in Geneva, Switzerland to showcase labour films and videos in celebration of May Day and the international labour movement.

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