15 August, 2002Although no imprisoned trade unionists were granted amnesties on August 15, the struggle for trade union rights will continue.
14 August, 2002Metalworkers' unions in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and the Slovak Republic take action to help tens of thousands of their members affected by torrential rains and inundations.
13 August, 2002Current collective contracts with GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler will expire in mid-September.
7 August, 2002Uruguay and Brazil are getting the ripple effects of the continued economic crisis in Argentina.
6 August, 2002USWA hourly workers at Stelco's steel-producing unit in Hamilton, Ontario, ratify deal, but union members at Stelco-McMaster Ltée in Quebec reject company offer and set up picket lines.
5 November, 2002Walkout called off as Korean government announces it will delay legislation dealing with the five-day workweek.
3 November, 2002In advance of the 2005 merger between the metalworkers and the non-manual private sector union, they conduct joint negotiations with the employers.
28 October, 2002The IMF urges the Turkish government to use its influence to ensure the dispute is brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
