28 June, 2001The Federation of Korean Metalworkers' Trade Unions says that the Volvo Construction Equipment Group is violating the collective agreement.
24 June, 2001Marcello Malentacchi says that manufacturing remains the most important factor in the economy of a modern country.
19 June, 2001IG Metall has concluded a collective agreement on qualification in the metal and electro industries of Baden-Württemberg.
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.
31 January, 2001The well-known Japanese machine tool manufacturer will close one plant and reduce the workforce in another.
29 January, 2001Announcing extensive restructuring, the auto multinational's Chrysler Group will cut 26,000 jobs and close six plants.