5 June, 2002Not only is economic globalisation and restructuring of the automotive industry continuing but intensifying competition and widespread production overcapacity are putting increasing pressures on auto manufacturers and their workers.

23 May, 2002Four per cent pay rise ended strikes in Baden-Württemberg. This week, other regions have adopted the settlement.

6 May, 2002Not only did the policies of this international financial institution fail in Argentina, but they led to the country's social and economic disintegration.

6 May, 2002Company unilaterally imposed a 12-hour nightshift and openly defies the law.

6 May, 2002First hit is Baden-Württemberg, Germany's most heavily industrialised region, and Berlin-Brandenburg will follow if no settlement is reached this week.

2 May, 2002The dispute at the exhaust systems plant in Adelaide was resolved when company agreed to establish bank guarantee for entitlements.

30 January, 2002A VW campaign collecting coins of former currencies of the European Monetary Union can help build a future for children.

29 January, 2002600 workers at BHP Billiton-owned mine consider strike.

24 January, 2002The Daewoo Motors Workers' Union stands firm on its demands for job security and collective agreement.

21 January, 2002There are reports of a new jobs threat, however, at the European aircraft maker.