19 September, 2002Thousands protest government's attempt to curtail workers' and trade union rights.

17 September, 2002CAW negotiators strike tentative deal with the first of the Big Three automakers. Bargaining at DaimlerChrysler and Ford will follow.

8 September, 2002Italian union criticises the automaker's industrial plan, saying it is sacrificing more and more workers.

29 August, 2002New IMF country councils established in Argentina, Chile and Mexico.

26 August, 2002Following up the IMF aim to promote equality for women, "Union Women" will share IMF knowledge and experience for the benefit of its affiliates and the working women they represent.

25 August, 2002Huge majority votes to strike if bargaining talks fail at the Big Three.

19 August, 2002Steelworkers' union says new contract represents historic achievement.

18 August, 2002

17 August, 2002The former UAW president has passed away, two months after his retirement.

15 August, 2002Although no imprisoned trade unionists were granted amnesties on August 15, the struggle for trade union rights will continue.