18 June, 2001The leaders of the trade union at the Resita steel plant decide to adopt a hunger strike beginning June 19, 2001.

17 June, 2001During the period of the John Howard government in Australia, there has been a deficit of 275,000 jobs in manufacturing.

17 June, 2001During the past few days, police in Seoul have persisted in attempts to arrest trade union leaders.

22 March, 2002DaimlerChrysler-owned truck manufacturer uses threats and intimidation during last hours before union vote.

18 March, 2002Warning strikes will begin early next week in eastern Germany.

14 March, 2002Over 22,000 workers are expected to join the march for decent jobs and wages.

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