12 May, 2003Yao Fuxin and Xiao Yunliang receive long prison terms for their participation in a peaceful workers' protest.

8 May, 2003The telecommunications union has been incorporated into the Danish Metalworkers' Federation.

6 May, 2003Warning strikes kick off IG Metall campaign to put metalworkers in the east on par with those in the west.

4 May, 2003The German trade union movement plans protest action and alternative proposals to the chancellor's reform agenda.

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.

9 January, 2005