6 March, 2003The union's main concerns in the negotiations dealt with pensions, contracting out and seniority.

27 February, 2003With no budgeting or other provisions for health and safety, workplace accidents and job-related health problems are steadily increasing.

26 February, 2003More action will be forthcoming if government does not respond positively to demands.

23 September, 2002Union calls for ceiling at 30 per cent in any workplace.

22 September, 2002The general secretary-elect of Amicus-AEEU says "right to strike is a fundamental human right."

19 September, 2002Thousands protest government's attempt to curtail workers' and trade union rights.

17 September, 2002CAW negotiators strike tentative deal with the first of the Big Three automakers. Bargaining at DaimlerChrysler and Ford will follow.

8 September, 2002Italian union criticises the automaker's industrial plan, saying it is sacrificing more and more workers.

29 August, 2002New IMF country councils established in Argentina, Chile and Mexico.

26 August, 2002Following up the IMF aim to promote equality for women, "Union Women" will share IMF knowledge and experience for the benefit of its affiliates and the working women they represent.