Deal at VW Mexico5 September, 2001The IMF Mexican Project Office reports the strike at Volkswagen Mexico is over.
Global union condemns murders at PT Kadera19 April, 2001IMF regional conference issues statement demanding those responsible be brought to justice.
New trade agreement is for the rich22 April, 2001The IMF general secretary questions the spirit in which the FTAA agreement was negotiated and says it will not benefit the people.
Resolution in support of Cebu Mitsumi workers22 April, 2001The following resolution was passed by delegates at the 10th IMF Asia-Pacific Regional Conference.
Strike brings Greece to a halt2 May, 2001Hundreds of thousands of workers and their trade unions succeed in forcing the government to withdraw its proposals for pension reform.
Goodyear deal could set precedent2 May, 2001The South African metalworkers' union has negotiated a severance package for laid off workers which includes a 4 million rand social plan.
AMWU campaign on manufacturing jobs17 June, 2001During the period of the John Howard government in Australia, there has been a deficit of 275,000 jobs in manufacturing.
Manufacturing is still<br>the most important24 June, 2001The message that manufacturing is not the future of a modern economy is just nonsense.
Italian metal union takes strike action4 July, 2001Although a bargaining deal was reached for smaller companies, some disagreement remains in negotiations for the major firms.
Huge job losses possible at Iscor5 July, 2001Close to 21,000 jobs at risk if Iscor's proposed unbundling proceeds.