14 February, 2000The professional staff of Ford UK, represented by the MSF and T&G, are taking industrial action and the Ford European and German Works Councils are backing them.

8 February, 2000IMF Spanish affiliates will strike next week against the U.S. multinational's restructuring plan.

7 February, 2000The United Auto Workers and Ford have announced that as of this spring U.S. employees will receive their personal computer at home.

6 February, 2000Malaysia's Labour Department says U.S. managing director is barred from leaving the country until 2,100 workers receive compensation.

3 February, 2000The French metalworkers' union has witnessed a remarkable, steady growth in recent years.

1 February, 2000The new collective agreement offers substantial improvements over the next four years.

31 January, 2000The largest concentration of power the world has ever known is increasingly dominating our societies.

30 January, 2000European Works Council president warns against the playing of one plant location against another.

26 January, 2000Workers' handbook includes sections on hazardous work areas, occupational diseases, hazard control and environmental effects.

24 January, 2000The theme for the KMWF convention was "Building an Industrial Union -- Empowerment of the Workers".