Samancor locks out 300 dismissed workers24 April, 2002The South African metalworkers' union Numsa accuses the BHP-Billiton subsidiary of targeting black workers.
IMF-Fiat Council makes recommendations5 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.
A bad sign for Europe13 June, 2002In his new opinion column, the general secretary of the International Metalworkers' Federation discusses the anti-migrant sentiments to be seen in Europe.
IAM lobbies Congress for airline aid19 September, 2001Tens of thousands of jobs will be cut as part of the fallout from the terrorist attacks in the U.S. last week.
Save jobs at Moulinex-Brandt25 September, 2001French metalworkers' union stresses importance of maintaining France's electrical appliance industry.
Social charter for Volkswagen25 September, 2001A Declaration of Intent has been signed by the VW management, the world works' council and the International Metalworkers' Federation.
Nissan USA interferes in union campaign30 September, 2001With the upcoming union election at the company's plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, management misrepresents the union case.
Iscaycruz adopts union-busting tactics30 September, 2001The IMF asks the Swiss-based Glencore International to intervene with its Peruvian zinc mining subsidiary to ensure respect for fundamental workers' and trade union rights.
Paris rally for jobs4 October, 2001French metalworkers at Moulinex want the prime minister and his government to hear their demands.
SIMA members to down tools4 October, 2001Workers at Robert Bosch-Breaks-Alferrarede will strike for 24 hours.
