IUE-CWA to strike at GE12 January, 2003Two-day walkout is a reaction against the company's unilateral increase in employee health-care costs.
Death of GE striker14 January, 2003A woman worker on strike outside a General Electric plant near Louisville, Kentucky, was killed as she walked the picket line.
The IMF in Porto Alegre21 January, 2003The International Metalworkers' Federation promotes the issue of an alternative economic programme and International Framework Agreements.
Czech steelworkers down tools22 April, 2003A one-hour warning strike was called at Ispat Nova Hut in protest at job cuts.
Celebrating May 1st27 April, 2003All trade unionists everywhere have a responsibility in strengthening international solidarity, and helping to work towards a sustainable peace.
Workers mobilise in Austria5 May, 2003Over one million trade union members strike over government attempts to increase retirement age.
Chinese metalworkers sentenced12 May, 2003Yao Fuxin and Xiao Yunliang receive long prison terms for their participation in a peaceful workers' protest.
GE negotiations get underway19 May, 2003The 14-member CBC unions open national negotiations with General Electric.
New law on corporate killing22 May, 2003The GMB says the UK government's proposed legislation doesn't go far enough.
