Zwickel makes appeal on compensation14 June, 2000There will be harmful consequences if German industry does not pay its share for past slave labour.
Anti-union climate continues in Australia15 June, 2000AMWU members involved in an industrial dispute with Joy Mining Machinery have been locked out.
Daewoo union, management reach accord3 December, 2000The Daewoo Motor Co. Workers' Union has agreed, on a provisional basis, to future plans offered by the company, and a delegation representing the rank-and-file have given unanimous approval.
Zimbabwe unions merge11 December, 2000Five metalworkers' unions have decided to form a joint union, the Zimbabwe Metalworkers' Union.
"One hour for the future"16 January, 2001Volkswagen's workforce helps needy children in locations where the VW Group has operations.
Court ruling favours BHP18 January, 2001Trade unions will file an appeal in court case against individual contracts.
VW must rehire workers23 January, 2001South African conciliation commission rules that VW South Africa must reemploy 1,300 workers by February 5.
Turkish shipyard union makes progress10 April, 2000The first court hearing was a success for Türkiye Dok, Gemi-Is in its struggle to regain fundamental trade union rights for shipyard workers.
U-Metal celebrates 10th anniversary13 April, 2000Romanian metalworkers' congress agrees a number of resolutions.
FGMM-CFDT holds Congress18 April, 2000The French mine and metal workers set future priorities and elect a new general secretary.