Strikes hit Uruguay as crisis worsens7 August, 2002Uruguay and Brazil are getting the ripple effects of the continued economic crisis in Argentina.
Many TNC's hold more power than countries13 August, 2002The accumulation of such power is dangerous for democracy and development says the IMF.
Job cuts at DaimlerChrysler Brazil21 August, 2002ABC Metalworkers organise resistance to dismissals of 656 non-production workers at Sao Bernardo do Campo plant.
Agreement at GM Canada17 September, 2002CAW negotiators strike tentative deal with the first of the Big Three automakers. Bargaining at DaimlerChrysler and Ford will follow.
Sao Paulo metal sector hit by strikes26 March, 2003The over 10 per cent cost-of-living increase awarded last November has already been eroded.
Unions urge votes against executive pay schemes7 April, 2003The ISTC and CWA are publicly calling for shareholders to vote against the executive remuneration policies of two UK companies.
IMF EC member suspended15 May, 2003José Rodriguez, a vice-president of the IMF, has been suspended from his Executive Committee post.
"G-8 summit useless for poor"27 May, 2003Vital issues which could help the world's afflicted populations will undoubtedly not be on meeting agenda.
Belarus affiliates hold protest27 May, 2003Participants challenge the conditions of general silence and submissiveness in the country.
