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, 2003A one-hour warning strike was called at Ispat Nova Hut in protest at job cuts.

16 April, 2003Joint USWA/AFL-CIO effort to pass resolution on executive pay practices at the U.S.-based aluminium transnational wins majority at annual meeting.

15 April, 2003Union members agree to return to work after accepting company wage and benefits offer.

2 April, 2003Internationally-known Korean trade union leader and former metalworker has been released from prison.

1 April, 2003The Belarus president, Alexander Lukashenko, renews his intimidation of leaders of the IMF's two Belarus affiliates.

24 March, 2003Workers accept deal for pay hike at Ford's Camaçari plant and end their strike.

20 March, 2003

19 March, 2003Global Unions, including the International Metalworkers' Federation, issued today, March 20, a statement deploring the decision to go to war.