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

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

7 августа, 2002Uruguay and Brazil are getting the ripple effects of the continued economic crisis in Argentina.

6 августа, 2002USWA hourly workers at Stelco's steel-producing unit in Hamilton, Ontario, ratify deal, but union members at Stelco-McMaster Ltée in Quebec reject company offer and set up picket lines.

5 ноября, 2002Walkout called off as Korean government announces it will delay legislation dealing with the five-day workweek.

3 ноября, 2002In advance of the 2005 merger between the metalworkers and the non-manual private sector union, they conduct joint negotiations with the employers.

28 октября, 2002The IMF urges the Turkish government to use its influence to ensure the dispute is brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

22 октября, 2002The IMF welcomes the initiative to coordinate the trade unions' role at the World Social Forum.

15 октября, 2002With the framework for a tentative agreement in place at DaimlerChrysler, the CAW completes its Big Three auto bargaining.