Hunger strike in Paraguay20 March, 2001A trade union president, in protest at company abuse of workers' rights, is now in his fifteenth day of hunger strike.
UAW support for Daewoo workers28 March, 2001The U.S. autoworkers' union says workers must receive fair treatment from their employers and their government.
Vote favours merger3 April, 2001Members of the UK's AEEU and MSF have overwhelmingly approved the merger of the two trade union organisations.
Deal for Belgian metal construction sector4 April, 2001The IMF-affiliated CMB and CCMB have negotiated a package totalling 7.26 per cent.
Minimum wage goes up in Brazil8 April, 2001The 19 per cent increase is still not enough to cover the basic needs of workers.
Chrysler workers strike in Brazil31 January, 2001Workers protest against the company's intention to close the Campo Largo plant.
VW Mexico workers reject deal29 August, 2001The strike at the Puebla plant will continue until the company improves its offer.
IMF Fiat Auto-Iveco council meets4 April, 2002The spotlight will be on the outlook for the auto industry, and specifically the situation at Fiat.
"International solidarity works"11 April, 2002The ICU in Ghana has won its long fight against the former government, which tried to destabilise the union and its leadership.