20 December, 2001The general secretary of the International Metalworkers' Federation insists the trade unions must be consulted by any future government.
20 December, 2001The IMF's Dutch affiliate has requested an investigation as to the possible violation of OECD Guildelines on Multinational Companies.
15 April, 2002The IMF general secretary says the government of Silvio Berlusconi is not telling the truth in its attempt to change Italian labour legislation.
12 April, 2002Following an on-the-spot assessment of what led to the unprecedented crisis in Argentina and its further development, the IMF delegation responds with clear demands.
11 April, 2002There is a clear link between stress and other workplace issues such as working time and payment systems. Therefore, it is a topic for trade union policy and should enter the field of collective bargaining.
9 April, 2002The country's major labour centers, including the metalworkers' federations, have joined in a show of force against the government's plan to reform the labour law.
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.