8 сентября, 2002Metalworkers will join forces with the construction workers' union by the year 2004.

3 сентября, 2002Agreement is reached without a conflict.

1 сентября, 2002The IAM would agree to a temporary contract extension, but company insists on its last offer.

1 сентября, 2002After strong opposition to job-cutting plans by the transnational automaker, workers and their union reach agreement with management.

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

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.