Repression against trade unions continues to rise29 July, 2002The ICFTU Survey 2002 reveals an increase in the assassination of trade unionists.
IMF GS condemns bad ethics of new capitalism1 August, 2002Workers' jobs and pension funds must be secured.
No amnesty for Koreans15 August, 2002Although no imprisoned trade unionists were granted amnesties on August 15, the struggle for trade union rights will continue.
Stephen P. Yokich dies17 August, 2002The former UAW president has passed away, two months after his retirement.
Country councils to strengthen cooperation29 August, 2002New IMF country councils established in Argentina, Chile and Mexico.
Swiss affiliate okays merger8 September, 2002Metalworkers will join forces with the construction workers' union by the year 2004.
Carworkers to strike at Fiat8 September, 2002Italian union criticises the automaker's industrial plan, saying it is sacrificing more and more workers.
Unions at BHP Billiton AGM10 December, 2007Unions ask questions at AGM about BHP Billiton's policies on industrial relations and climate change.
Stefan Löfvén16 January, 2008Globalisation is the number one challenge Stefan Löfvén, a welder who is now president of the Swedish union, IF Metall, heads a union facing major challenges, both at home and abroad.
Zero occupational cancer conference31 January, 2008Global conference on Occupational and Environmental Cancer Prevention - Friday 25 April, 2008 at the University of Stirling, Scotland.