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December
14 December 2007
Champion of new DHL union in Greece vows to challenge dismissal
14 December 2007
Regional cooperation set to tackle working conditions in the fishing industry
12 December 2007
ITF welcomes court assertion on the right to take collective action
6 December 2007
Turkish aviation union launches lobby to protect social security benefits
6 December 2007
Call to send a message of hope to trade unionists imprisoned in Iran
6 December 2007
ITF condemns “fraudulent charges” against trade unionist
5 December 2007
Transport workers take on global delivery companies
5 December 2007
Indian railway unions win ballot to represent workers
November
30 November 2007
Condemnation of anti-union repression in Georgia
30 November 2007
ITF backing for Hungarian railway workers’ strike
29 November 2007
Trade union movement backs labour rights in Pakistan
22 November 2007
Call on unions to challenge violence against women
21 November 2007
Court in Mexico puts airline’s bid to amend labour conditions on hold
21 November 2007
Negotiations in France after second walkout over pensions, pay and freight
15 November 2007
Guatemalan dockers’ union gets endorsement from workers
14 November 2007
New Zealand dockers in jobs dispute
7 November 2007
ETF gender conference denounces assault on Bulgarian cabin crew union President
7 November 2007
Pay and conditions deal for Jordanian dockers
7 November 2007
African unions commit to global organising
6 November 2007
Civil aviation workers in Nigeria suspend strike action
1 November 2007
Sick leave protest in Thailand wins agreement for railway workers
October
31 October 2007
ITF condemns prison sentence for Iranian trade unionist
30 October 2007
Deal with integrator puts pensions back on track for US workers
25 October 2007
Road transport workers demand freedom for Iranian trade unionist
24 October 2007
Questions raised over Burma’s aviation safety
24 October 2007
EU maritime policy “a wasted opportunity” says ETF
18 October 2007
National rail strike in France to defend pensions and pay
18 October 2007
No sign of let-up in New Zealand dockers’ dispute
17 October 2007
Strike over safety at DHL in Italy wins management pledge to negotiate
16 October 2007
Iran government lies over Osanloo eye emergency
11 October 2007
“Test case” mission to Iran
11 October 2007
European road transport workers set for protest rally in ITF week of action
10 October 2007
Union coalition lends backing to Argentine civil aviation workers
10 October 2007
Call on Indian Railways to put HIV into training curriculum
9 October 2007
Seafarers’ welfare project in South East Asia gets the green light
4 October 2007
Dockers stage picket line protest in New Zealand port
4 October 2007
International union delegation puts pressure on US airline
4 October 2007
ITF pressure over vessel missing in Indian Ocean
3 October 2007
Solidarity demonstration for democracy in Burma
3 October 2007
Seafarers win pay rise and progress on contracts
2 October 2007
Maersk network wins Indian victory after violent attacks on members
September
29 September 2007
Skyteam unions set for rally in US
27 September 2007
ITF denounces "moral and political bankruptcy" of Burma regime
27 September 2007
Rising tide of violence against trade unionists in Guatemala
27 September 2007
Temporary workers at integrator’s European aviation hubs face exploitation
26 September 2007
Database steps up ports of convenience campaign
21 September 2007
Seafarers stranded in Spain win back pay
20 September 2007
Protesters shut down US port over conditions and labour violations
20 September 2007
Documentary on murdered Guatemalan trade unionist to be screened at Milan Film Festival
19 September 2007
Mass protest to stave off new transport measures in Thailand
19 September 2007
ITF welcomes International Labour Organization presence at aviation assembly
14 September 2007
ITF launches Maersk network website
13 September 2007
Call to abolish “slave labour” on board European fishing vessels
13 September 2007
Unions grapple with global organising challenge
12 September 2007
New union organisation to unite labour movement across Asia-Pacific region
6 September 2007
Iranian union leader’s wife and sister arrested
6 September 2007
European road transport workers give official backing to Australian TNT employees
5 September 2007
Union agreement unites low cost airline workers across South East Asia
5 September 2007
Seafarers abandoned in Spanish port fight for back pay
August
30 August 2007
Union in Australia takes on international integrator over anti-union contract
30 August 2007
New opportunities are opening up for unions, says ITF
29 August 2007
Victory for Turkish airline workers
23 August 2007
Dockers call industrial action in Gambian port restructuring dispute
23 August 2007
Trade unions across Africa must unite, says ITF
22 August 2007
Civil aviation workers win guarantees and shares in Jordanian airline sell-off
17 August 2007
Regional pressure mounts for release of Iranian leaders
16 August 2007
International maritime health body and ITF speak out against HIV discrimination
15 August 2007
ITF inspector warns ship owners ‘running not an option’
14 August 2007
Last chance for Turkish Airlines and government to avoid strike
10 August 2007
Second mission to Guatemala concerned for union leaders’ safety
9 August 2007
International day of action to free Iranian trade unionists
9 August 2007
First collective agreement sealed at German low cost carrier
9 August 2007
Win for Irish dockers in self-handling row
8 August 2007
ITF inspector recognised in labour organisation award
8 August 2007
Meeting to strengthen Polish union’s international links
2 August 2007
ITF calls for tripartite cooperation in wake of Brazil aviation disaster
2 August 2007
Israeli and Palestinian transport unions forge cooperation
1 August 2007
Dockers’ strike action in Japan stalled to make way for talks
1 August 2007
Indian seafarers win back missing provident funds
July
27 July 2007
International day of action called over detention of Iranian union leaders
26 July 2007
Bullying tactics employed at Turkish airline
26 July 2007
ITF tribute to outgoing US longshore workers’ President
26 July 2007
Ballot for strike action called in UK cabin crew dispute over pay
23 July 2007
ITF protests as Turkish police hold unionists
20 July 2007
Delegation takes Zamora investigation to murder site
20 July 2007
Brazil air crash must spur action to prevent another tragedy
19 July 2007
Relief for Nigeria Airways workers may be near
19 July 2007
Strike plans to oppose new port business in Japan
18 July 2007
‘Free Osanloo’ campaign battles ahead as second week of detention begins
17 July 2007
ETF aims to persuade European Union on ports future
12 July 2007
Osanloo alive but jailed – campaign continues
12 July 2007
Turkish Airlines strike is on
11 July 2007
World unions launch Osanloo fightback
11 July 2007
Palestinian union leader faces down gunmen’s threats
11 July 2007
HK union wins first ever mainland China recruits
10 July 2007
Osanloo kidnapped from Tehran bus
9 July 2007
ITF/Ifatca appeal wins immediate ILO response
9 July 2007
Campaign launches to protect Iranian trade union leader
6 July 2007
European Parliament urged to act on ferries
6 July 2007
ITF backs action on piracy
5 July 2007
“Organising globally” reaches Polish unions
5 July 2007
Follow-up mission to Guatemala to press for progress in Zamora case
4 July 2007
Protest rally wins release of Iranian bus workers’ union Vice President
June
29 June 2007
Rethink needed on seafarers’ welfare
29 June 2007
Unions pledge international solidarity with UK postal workers
28 June 2007
Strike action looms in Turkish civil aviation dispute
28 June 2007
Labour rights victory as International Labour Organization demands legislation change in Iran
27 June 2007
International Olympic Committee must raise its game on labour rights
26 June 2007
Organising globally gets on the map in Central Africa
21 June 2007
Civil aviation strike in India ends as deal is struck
21 June 2007
New port terminal stalled in Guatemala
20 June 2007
Recruitment drive across Norway brings migrant workers on board
14 June 2007
Trade union rights are our rights, says Iranian union leader
14 June 2007
Victory for embattled fishing crews
14 June 2007
Trade unionists are under attack, says ITF chief
13 June 2007
Northern European week of action makes “lasting difference”
12 June 2007
“Chakkajam” protest following attacks on taxi drivers in Nepal
7 June 2007
Container cargo safety gets cross-sectoral treatment
4 June 2007
Agreement won after four day standoff
4 June 2007
Northern Europe action to secure decent conditions for seafarers
May
31 May 2007
Outrage over self-handling in Australia
31 May 2007
Dismissed airline engineers in Yemen return to work following union pressure
30 May 2007
Anti-union repression in Guatemala gets on European Parliament agenda
29 May 2007
Morocco seminar puts HIV/AIDS in focus in the Arab world
24 May 2007
US transport workers’ rally gets broad backing
23 May 2007
“Cause for re-evaluation” in key trade union rights case
18 May 2007
Iraq rail workers strike for basic rights
17 May 2007
Self-handling in New Zealand port is “breach of good practice” says ITF
17 May 2007
Congo trade unionist released
17 May 2007
ITF calls for safety audit of Iraqi airports
16 May 2007
Latvian vessel arrested in Irish waters in wages and safety dispute
11 May 2007
Transport workers cement links with European Works Councils
11 May 2007
Transport workers cement links with European Works Councils
10 May 2007
ITF condemns arrest of trade unionist in the Democratic Republic of Congo
10 May 2007
New UK union wins its first recognition deal for civil aviation workers
9 May 2007
ITF homes in on “Organising Globally”
4 May 2007
US pilots’ dispute to get an airing in Germany
3 May 2007
Bus union leader attacked in bungled arrest attempt
2 May 2007
May Day rally in Nepal calls for “one voice” for workers
April
30 April 2007
Maersk goes public to back dialogue with unions
27 April 2007
Trade union repression in Turkey condemned
26 April 2007
First steps towards dialogue between unions and Danish shipping giant
25 April 2007
UK cabin crew accept new deal
25 April 2007
Ceremony marks maritime industry boost in Brazil
19 April 2007
ITF urges unions to support G8 AIDS push
19 April 2007
ITF statement on horrific death of 39 Burmese fishers on Thai fleet
18 April 2007
ITF urges consultation over new code for truck, bus and taxi drivers in Morocco
17 April 2007
Labour issues and HIV/AIDS in the spotlight during World Bank meeting
March
15 March 2007
Metro workers in Romania call off strike after deal is struck
15 March 2007
Labour court calls on airline to negotiate with workers
8 March 2007
Iranian union leader faces court hearing
8 March 2007
Air traffic safety improvements won in Slovak Republic
February
15 February 2007
Transport workers urged to sign petition demanding trade union rights in Iran
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