24 October, 2001More than 120,000 members and non-members have taken part in the German Metalworkers' Union "Future Debate".

18 October, 2001Group adopts recommendations for building up global union structures to facilitate information exchange and cooperation.

17 October, 2001The U.S. Steelworkers say the government's inaction on steel is undermining the country's economic and national security.

15 October, 2001After taking strike action twice in August, 4,300 workers at Australia's biggest carmaker agree to a 17.7 per cent wage hike.

11 October, 2001Union calls for urgent financial assistance from Irish government.

3 October, 2001The president of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, imprisoned for his trade union activities, was due for release on October 3.

10 April, 2002Assault occurred during peaceful strike over wage negotiations.

9 April, 2002The country's major labour centers, including the metalworkers' federations, have joined in a show of force against the government's plan to reform the labour law.

4 April, 2002The Free Trade Area of the Americas will present a major challenge for the labour movement. The IMF analyses its potential impact on the metal industry.

3 April, 2002Far-reaching changes in the global auto industry require closer trade union cooperation and improved communications.