4 April, 2002The spotlight will be on the outlook for the auto industry, and specifically the situation at Fiat.

4 April, 2002Following mounting repression against workers in the People's Republic of China, the IMF joins the ICFTU in a formal complaint to the ILO.

26 March, 2002Former KMWF President Mun was released from prison yesterday (March 26). The KMWF, thanking the IMF for its support, says the Korean government was afraid of another IMF action.

20 September, 2001In its memorandum of understanding, the giant automotive multinational indicates it will not take over Daewoo's Pupyong plant.

20 September, 2001The metalworkers' union representing Daewoo workers says that both the government and management have tried to mislead them about the future of the company.

18 September, 2001Steelworkers say relief necessary to prevent collapse of American steel industry and cite the need for self sufficiency to protect national security.

17 September, 2001In November 2001, the 30th IMF World Congress will take place in Sydney, Australia. One of the problems in Australia today is the decline of industry. The massive attack on jobs in the manufacturing industry is also taking its toll on union membership.

17 September, 2001The U.S. 14-member Coordinated Bargaining Committee of GE Unions will assist GE-Chile workers who are entering their third week of strike action.

17 September, 2001Workers and their trade union were forced to stop a peaceful picket in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

11 September, 2001The following letter concerning the terrorist attacks in the USA was September 12 sent by the general secretary of the International Metalworkers' Federation to all IMF affiliates.