18 August, 2002

17 August, 2002The former UAW president has passed away, two months after his retirement.

15 August, 2002Although no imprisoned trade unionists were granted amnesties on August 15, the struggle for trade union rights will continue.

14 August, 2002Metalworkers' unions in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and the Slovak Republic take action to help tens of thousands of their members affected by torrential rains and inundations.

13 August, 2002Current collective contracts with GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler will expire in mid-September.

5 March, 2002In order to protect its steel industry, the USA will place tariffs of up to 30 per cent on most imported steel, an action likely to lead to an international trade dispute.

5 March, 2002Switzerland will continue to have one of the longest legal workweeks in Europe.

24 February, 2002Job security takes top spot in this year's "Shunto", as some IMF-JC unions will not be requesting a basic wage increase.

20 February, 2002By filing for bankruptcy at a U.S. plant, the French-based auto parts supplier is attempting to renege on the collective agreement.

13 February, 2002Union members turn down deal proposed by United Airlines and vote in favour of strike action.