24 September, 2002The IMF-affiliated AMWU has won a provisional injunction by the Federal Court against the Australian subsidiary of Trane.

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.

12 March, 2003Labour-management agreement points to victory for the trade union.

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.

6 February, 2003The IMF's general secretary will join the many trade union activists who will take to the streets of Europe next week.