20 August, 2001Over 12,000 of VW's 16,000 workers at the Puebla plant have downed their tools.

19 August, 2001In his latest opinion column, the IMF general secretary underlines the importance of international trade union solidarity support.

15 August, 2001German DaimlerChrysler workers and their General Works Council will refuse a transfer of production from South Africa to Germany.

19 February, 2002The IMF condemns the shelling by Israel's airforce which partially destroyed the PGFTU headquarters building.

17 February, 2002Steel Authority of India plans large workforce reductions in a bid to cut costs.

12 February, 2002The IMF will not let up its international pressure on Kim Dae-jung.

11 February, 2002

7 February, 2002Negotiations have begun to determine new collective agreement for Germany's metal and engineering industry.

5 February, 2002Center-right government wants to make it easier for companies to lay off workers.

4 February, 2002Lathe operator fought hard against pay discrimination.