3 December, 2002Wage increases and qualitative improvements are included in new collective contract.

20 November, 2002A demonstration including young daughters of union members will take place during the conference of the Confederation of British Industry.

12 November, 2002The IMF fully supports its affiliates and says the Italian automaker's strategy of mass layoffs is unacceptable and lacks a long-term plan for its employees. A general strike is planned for November 15.

6 November, 2002The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) has launched InsideAK.org, a website dedicated to providing investors and other stakeholders with reliable, independent and up-to-date information about AK Steel Corporation.

6 November, 2002A survey of the composition and location of the metal industry in India and the unions in this industry shows an urgent need to organise workers in the smaller industries.

22 May, 2003Canadian auto union is deeply disappointed and blames the government.

19 May, 2003The 14-member CBC unions open national negotiations with General Electric.

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.