24 April, 2003On April 28, trade unions around the world will be organising events to mark the International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers.

22 April, 2003A one-hour warning strike was called at Ispat Nova Hut in protest at job cuts.

16 April, 2003Joint USWA/AFL-CIO effort to pass resolution on executive pay practices at the U.S.-based aluminium transnational wins majority at annual meeting.

15 April, 2003Union members agree to return to work after accepting company wage and benefits offer.

18 February, 2003IMF report on organising non-manual workers discusses the importance of trade unions for workers' rights, wages, career development, stress prevention.

12 February, 2003After the 2001 downturn in the U.S. auto industry, the results for 2002 will allow for bonuses again.

10 February, 2003The IMF has launched a new section on its website dealing with International Framework Agreements.

5 February, 2003Shipbuilding worker and trade union activist burns himself to death as a result of harsh treatment by the company.

5 February, 2003

4 February, 2003Steel group is cutting back its production and freezing investments.