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.

25 August, 2002Huge majority votes to strike if bargaining talks fail at the Big Three.

19 August, 2002Steelworkers' union says new contract represents historic achievement.

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17 August, 2002The former UAW president has passed away, two months after his retirement.

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

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

19 June, 2007Rheinmetall management refuses to meet with the International Metalworkers' Federation on the implementation of the international framework agreement.

18 June, 2007Employment practices, working conditions and respect for worker rights are key concerns.