New president for USWA17 December, 2000Leo Gerard will take over as union president after the departure of George Becker.
UAW comments on DaimlerChrysler plan30 January, 2001Four-year contract negotiated in 1999 provides job and income security.
Philips: no model for industrial relations1 February, 2001The IMF Philips World Council will focus on industrial relations with the giant electrical and electronics multinational.
Daewoo union sends team to find Kim Woo-choong4 February, 2001The Daewoo Motor trade union will visit France and Morocco to search for the former Daewoo Group chairman, who is in hiding.
Swedes negotiate 38-month contract8 February, 2001The longest contract ever for Sweden's engineering sector has been signed.
IMF organising a summer school12 February, 2001The International Metalworkers' Federation has invited its affiliates to participate in the first IMF Summer School.
Hyundai union reaches deal15 February, 2001It was a long, difficult but determined struggle for the trade union at Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries.
IMF protests to Fiat19 February, 2001After Italian carmaker announces mass dismissals at its plant in Poland, IMF requests they rescind their decision.
Conclusions of first IMF Philips World Conference20 February, 2001Philips workers from 18 countries have discussed joint trade union strategies.