4 April, 2002The Free Trade Area of the Americas will present a major challenge for the labour movement. The IMF analyses its potential impact on the metal industry.

3 April, 2002Far-reaching changes in the global auto industry require closer trade union cooperation and improved communications.

2 April, 2002Two IMF affiliates organise industrial action over wage demands.

25 March, 2002Imprisoned for his trade union activities, the former president of the Korean Metal Workers' Federation, Mun Sung-hyun, has been released from detention.

24 March, 2002An understanding has been reached between the ILO and Burmese government for the appointment of an ILO liaison officer in Burma.

22 March, 2002DaimlerChrysler-owned truck manufacturer uses threats and intimidation during last hours before union vote.

18 March, 2002Warning strikes will begin early next week in eastern Germany.

14 March, 2002Over 22,000 workers are expected to join the march for decent jobs and wages.

20 August, 2001Over 12,000 of VW's 16,000 workers at the Puebla plant have downed their tools.

19 August, 2001In his latest opinion column, the IMF general secretary underlines the importance of international trade union solidarity support.