23 January, 2003At the Trade Union Forum in Porto Alegre, which preceded the World Social Forum, the IMF asks for more substance.

21 January, 2003The International Metalworkers' Federation promotes the issue of an alternative economic programme and International Framework Agreements.

14 January, 2003A woman worker on strike outside a General Electric plant near Louisville, Kentucky, was killed as she walked the picket line.

12 January, 2003Two-day walkout is a reaction against the company's unilateral increase in employee health-care costs.

7 January, 2003IMF French affiliate FGM-CGT asks its government to intervene on behalf of the AAM and REI.

7 January, 2003The AMWU has launched a campaign for women workers in the manufacturing industry.

6 January, 2003

19 April, 2001IMF regional conference issues statement demanding those responsible be brought to justice.

18 April, 2001Extensive changes in today's world of work are resulting in a reduced number of jobs plus higher requirements on workers.

17 April, 2001The IMF demands that all those responsible for the police assault be punished and insists on protection of workers' rights.