28 November, 2002Men still way ahead in wages, with 24 per cent more in hourly pay than women.

24 November, 2002Government is working with major car and car components companies to destroy the bargaining strength of workers in the Australian car industry.

19 November, 2002The UK union calls the deal a "benchmark for British industry".

18 November, 2002A year after the IMF Congress march for global social justice, in Sydney, Australians continue fight for fair trade, not free trade.

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.

30 May, 2000The Electrical Industry Workers' Union of Malaysia has reported to the IMF that Ericsson, a Swedish multinational, is challenging the representative status of the union.

29 May, 2000Dispute began when a new work policy was introduced with no prior consultation.

28 May, 2000The process for keeping a check on the labour rights situation in the Republic of Korea will be maintained.

24 May, 2000The tentative agreement for the private sector has been balloted.