Truck drivers slow traffic in Hong Kong over rising fuel prices

Delhi waste pickers oppose privatization of waste collection and recycling

The first ever Trade Union Law was passed by the National Assembly of Laos in May this year. The draft was submitted by the Lao Federation of Trade Unions, after consultation with other regional trade union federations. The event was not widely reported in the English language press.
Source: Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, 23 May 2008

Malaysian minimum wage is processing
The Malaysian Employers Federation has rejected the proposal of a minimum wage. However, the government would not give up on the proposal and would push for it on a sectoral basis for a start, beginning with the plantation industry. The Malaysian Trade Union Congress had been demanding for a minimum wage of 900 ringgit (US$285) a month and another additional 300 ringgit (US$95) as a cost of living allowance, to help workers cope with soaring fuel and food prices.

Pakistani workers protest price rises

Thai Truck Drivers Strike to Protest Fuel Price Hikes

Doctors should be included under labour laws protection

Burmese migrant workers found dead in container