21 July, 2002The FTUB leadership elects deputy head of Lukashenko's presidential administration as the trade union federation's new president.

16 July, 2002The Canadian Auto Workers have signed an agreement ending a six-week strike at truckmaker Navistar International Corp.

10 July, 2002Four union activists went back to work today thanks to a strong fight by their union and to international solidarity.

2 July, 2002Two more trade union leaders have been released from prison as a result of international solidarity action on June 27.

17 December, 2001Agreement between the company and unions could save up to 1,800 jobs.

13 December, 2001Steelworkers say "illegal dumping" is responsible for much of the industry's downsizing.

11 December, 2001The IMF urges for a Metalworkers' Joint protest against the South Korean Government, to be held 22 January 2002.

10 December, 2001A large majority of workers at Honda's Swindon plant has supported representation by IMF-affiliate AEEU.

4 December, 2001In his new opinion column, the IMF general secretary, Marcello Malentacchi, concludes that the Congress in Sydney was the best that the IMF has ever organised.

29 November, 2001Company says that cuts in the workforce are a result of a slump in orders following the 11 September attacks in the USA.