IG Metall counters "5,000 x 5,000"1 August, 2001The German metalworkers' union says that VW's new jobs' proposition undercuts present wages and working conditions.
SMUV sends open letter<br>to ABB14 August, 2001The Swiss metalworkers' union has criticised the transnational electrical engineering group over its plan to cut 12,000 jobs.
Workers locked out at Syarikat Wire Malaysia22 August, 2001The Taiwan-based company has closed, with no notification whatsoever to its workers or the trade union.
South African autoworkers remain united22 August, 2001In the continuing strike in the auto industry, Numsa has succeeded in getting the employers up to 9 per cent across the board.
IMF makes strong statement on VW Mexico22 August, 2001The IMF has expressed particular concern that VW is requesting the nullification of the strike.
Wapda worker dies30 August, 2001The union pushes for adequate safety measures at Pakistan's Water and Power Development Authority.
Holden sees more strike action3 September, 2001Over 4,300 workers at Australia's biggest carmaker call management's offer "an insult".
PT Kadera suspects on trial6 September, 2001The hired thugs charged with a vicious attack on striking workers are before the courts, but what about the mastermind?
Korean metalworkers get international support9 September, 2001IMF editors and press officers, meeting in Seoul, give their solidarity support to members of the FKMTU and KMWU, who are experiencing great difficulties due to the economic crisis and downturn.
