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.

14 August, 2002Metalworkers' unions in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and the Slovak Republic take action to help tens of thousands of their members affected by torrential rains and inundations.

13 August, 2002Current collective contracts with GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler will expire in mid-September.

19 March, 2003Workers strap themselves to their machines to keep assets of bankrupt company from leaving plant.

16 March, 2003Protests continue since the steel group announced its restructuring plans in January.

12 March, 2003Labour-management agreement points to victory for the trade union.

6 March, 2003The union's main concerns in the negotiations dealt with pensions, contracting out and seniority.

27 February, 2003With no budgeting or other provisions for health and safety, workplace accidents and job-related health problems are steadily increasing.