12 ноября, 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 ноября, 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 ноября, 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.

31 октября, 2002The company has been forced to recognise the union and to negotiate an agreement.

29 октября, 2002UAW members ratify contract by a 55-45 per cent margin.

27 октября, 2002In a congratulatory message to the newly-elected Brazilian president, the International Metalworkers' Federation pledges its support.

24 октября, 2002The IMF supports activities of its affiliates in recruiting non-manual workers.

21 октября, 2002

20 октября, 2002Koichi Tanaka, a biotech engineer and member of the Shimadzu Workers' Union, has been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his important work in the field of mass spectrometry.

15 декабря, 2002Italian and Brazilian metalworkers' unions join forces to fight against child labour.