14 March, 2002Strategies to increase women's membership and participation in IMF-affiliated unions are a high priority.

13 March, 2002The ICFTU could be regarded as the top body for international trade union work. At the same time, it is the organisation farthest away from the working people. ICFTU's new general secretary, Guy Ryder, talks about the organisation's ambitions.

12 March, 2002Carmaker will only hire applicants who are unemployed or facing redundancy.

3 March, 2002

3 March, 2002The Financial Times' hit parade of well-respected transnational companies omits important criteria.

5 December, 2002Members of the Portuguese metalworkers' union will join national trade union center in an all-out struggle against government attempts to impose revisions in labour and social security laws.

5 December, 2002Italy's three metalworkers' unions - FIOM, FIM and UILM - say the automaker's recovery plan is too tough to swallow.

3 December, 2002Wage increases and qualitative improvements are included in new collective contract.

20 November, 2002A demonstration including young daughters of union members will take place during the conference of the Confederation of British Industry.

12 November, 2002The IMF fully supports its affiliates and says the Italian automaker's strategy of mass layoffs is unacceptable and lacks a long-term plan for its employees. A general strike is planned for November 15.