12 May, 2003Yao Fuxin and Xiao Yunliang receive long prison terms for their participation in a peaceful workers' protest.
8 May, 2003The telecommunications union has been incorporated into the Danish Metalworkers' Federation.
6 May, 2003Warning strikes kick off IG Metall campaign to put metalworkers in the east on par with those in the west.
4 May, 2003The German trade union movement plans protest action and alternative proposals to the chancellor's reform agenda.
28 April, 2003Proposal in favour of enhanced executive pay wins the majority at the annual meeting, but unions achieve a high vote against.
24 April, 2003On April 28, trade unions around the world will be organising events to mark the International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers.
16 July, 2002The Canadian Auto Workers have signed an agreement ending a six-week strike at truckmaker Navistar International Corp.
10 July, 2002Four union activists went back to work today thanks to a strong fight by their union and to international solidarity.
2 July, 2002Two more trade union leaders have been released from prison as a result of international solidarity action on June 27.