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.

22 April, 2004Although trade unions have a great responsibility for keeping workers informed about health and safety on the job, the main responsibility for preventing work-related accidents and health risks lies with the employer.

2 April, 2004The "Basic principles of social responsibility at Bosch" will be implemented throughout the Bosch Group, covering over 225,000 employees at 236 locations in more than 50 countries.

10 March, 2004IMF report on organising non-manual workers discusses career development and training, communication, servicing members and much more.

15 January, 2004At the World Social Forum, trade unions must present alternatives to the current globalisation. Employment is a key factor for genuine development, says the IMF general secretary.