New trade agreement is for the rich22 April, 2001The IMF general secretary questions the spirit in which the FTAA agreement was negotiated and says it will not benefit the people.
Resolution in support of Cebu Mitsumi workers22 April, 2001The following resolution was passed by delegates at the 10th IMF Asia-Pacific Regional Conference.
Strike brings Greece to a halt2 May, 2001Hundreds of thousands of workers and their trade unions succeed in forcing the government to withdraw its proposals for pension reform.
Goodyear deal could set precedent2 May, 2001The South African metalworkers' union has negotiated a severance package for laid off workers which includes a 4 million rand social plan.
Yazaki to lay off workers in Portugal31 January, 2001The well-known Japanese machine tool manufacturer will close one plant and reduce the workforce in another.
Huge blow by Corus1 February, 2001The Anglo-Dutch steel company will make 6,050 U.K. workers redundant, with South Wales to be the hardest hit.
Vauxhall workers vote to strike11 February, 200158 per cent of the T&G members have voted in favour of a work stoppage.
Urgent appeal for Ecuador12 February, 2001The metalworkers' union, FETIM, is asking for international condemnation of brutal government repression.
Malentacchi covers IMF main priorities20 June, 2000Speaking at the IMF Central Committee meeting, the general secretary reports on major developments for international metal trade union work.
Results of spring wage talks in Japan17 March, 2002Trade unions in metal industry maintain existing pay levels.
