Iraq: Global Unions issue statement19 March, 2003Global Unions, including the International Metalworkers' Federation, issued today, March 20, a statement deploring the decision to go to war.
Union victory in Bahia24 March, 2003Workers accept deal for pay hike at Ford's Camaçari plant and end their strike.
Country-wide strike in Austria1 June, 2003Hundreds of thousands of trade union members expected to strike over government attempts to increase retirement age.
Sweden's SIF gets new deal1 April, 2004The union has successfully negotiated a new agreement for non-manual workers in the metal sector.
Concern for situation at Gravatai auto plant19 May, 2004The IMF has urged General Motors to allow union representation elections at its Brazilian plant as well as address problems of health and safety.
All Framework Agreements14 June, 2006International Framework Agreements concluded between Transnational Companies and Global Union Federations (GUF)
Gerdau lockout ends6 December, 2005After more than 6 months of illegal lockout, Gerdau Ameristeel has decided to call workers at their Beaumont mill in Texas, USA, back to work.
EPZs: an IMF priority for 200626 January, 2006IMF affiliates asked to provide information on Export Processing Zones and assist the IMF in developing an EPZ action plan.
Explosion at Grupo Mexico mine leaves around 65 miners trapped20 February, 2006The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday and is thought to have been caused by a build-up of firedamp gas at the bottom of the mine.
