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.
IG Metall, VW strike deal24 September, 2002New collective agreement provides VW workers with comparable wage hikes as for the overall metal and engineering industry.
"No" to pre-emptive war against Iraq6 February, 2003The IMF's general secretary will join the many trade union activists who will take to the streets of Europe next week.
Strike for first contract at Sterling Trucks24 February, 2003Company is trying to impose escalated costs for health care coverage.
UAW members protest at Saint-Gobain3 March, 2003French-owned manufacturing conglomerate tries to thwart union efforts to get first contract at Norton Abrasives.
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.
