Stephen P. Yokich dies17 August, 2002The former UAW president has passed away, two months after his retirement.
Country councils to strengthen cooperation29 August, 2002New IMF country councils established in Argentina, Chile and Mexico.
Swiss affiliate okays merger8 September, 2002Metalworkers will join forces with the construction workers' union by the year 2004.
Carworkers to strike at Fiat8 September, 2002Italian union criticises the automaker's industrial plan, saying it is sacrificing more and more workers.
Unions at BHP Billiton AGM10 December, 2007Unions ask questions at AGM about BHP Billiton's policies on industrial relations and climate change.
Stefan Löfvén16 January, 2008Globalisation is the number one challenge Stefan Löfvén, a welder who is now president of the Swedish union, IF Metall, heads a union facing major challenges, both at home and abroad.
Zero occupational cancer conference31 January, 2008Global conference on Occupational and Environmental Cancer Prevention - Friday 25 April, 2008 at the University of Stirling, Scotland.
Two workers dead at Argentina steelworks - ArcelorMittal11 February, 2008The victims were seriously injured during an explosion at the Acindar steelworks. Metalworkers of the UOM went on strike for 24 hours to mourn the dead and demand greater safety and improved conditions for dangerous work.
Pasta de Conchos Family Begins International Campaign14 February, 2008A Lifeline For the Coal Miners and their Families" is the name of the campaign organised by the families of the miners who died two years ago at Pasta de Conchos. The campaign demands that the bodies are recovered.
Cochlear workers fight for union representation15 February, 2008Workers vote for AMWU representation for a fourth time yet the company still refuses workers the right to bargain collectively.
