Worst floods in living memory14 августа, 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.
Trane subsidiary defiant as dispute persists15 августа, 2002American transnational company refuses to accept recommendation of the Australian arbitration commission.
CAW members give strong mandate to union negotiators25 августа, 2002Huge majority votes to strike if bargaining talks fail at the Big Three.
"Union Women": new IMF web section26 августа, 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.
Boeing talks reach impasse1 сентября, 2002The IAM would agree to a temporary contract extension, but company insists on its last offer.
Dismissals cancelled at DaimlerChrysler Brazil1 сентября, 2002After strong opposition to job-cutting plans by the transnational automaker, workers and their union reach agreement with management.
Mediated talks end at Boeing12 сентября, 2002IAM recommends rejection of the company's last offer and strike approval.
Boeing deal rejected, no strike15 сентября, 2002Members of the IMF-affiliated International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) refuse to ratify company offer but decline industrial action.
Thailand on the road to recovery17 сентября, 2002Boonwat Sodok is a metalworker at a car parts manufacturer in Bangkok, Thailand. After being hit by the "Asian crisis" in 1997, Thailand is slowly recovering, and once again attracting foreign investors.
Metal unions discuss FTAA19 июля, 2001IMF meeting in Cuernavaca deliberates the possible impact of the FTAA on the metal industry in the Western Hemisphere.
