São Paulo autoworkers win two-year contract21 October, 2001Union achieves a 7.75 per cent retroactive pay hike for inflation and a possible 2 per cent real wage increase.
Ford cancels home PC's for its employees23 October, 2001The automaker needs to cut costs due to declining sales and financial losses.
IG Metall presents future report24 October, 2001More than 120,000 members and non-members have taken part in the German Metalworkers' Union "Future Debate".
Numsa to increase pressure17 April, 2001The South African metalworkers' union has stated it will adopt a tougher stance in upcoming wage talks.
Solidarity with Cebu Mitsumi workers22 April, 2001Some 130 delegates from 18 countries in the Asia-Pacific region pass resolution in support of workers who are being denied the fundamental right to form a union.
More job cuts in Europe26 April, 2001In the past week alone, Motorola, Ericsson and Moulinex are among multinationals announcing major restructuring and workforce reductions.
FKTU leader on hunger strike9 May, 2001Protest will continue until government adopts positive attitude and policies towards labour and the people.
Campaign against BHP-Billiton merger9 May, 2001IMF Australian affiliates will urge shareholders to reject proposal.
Help fight against HIV/AIDS15 May, 2001During West African metalworkers' trade union conference, delegates are told to support government struggles against this grave threat.
White-collar unions merge16 May, 2001Newly-formed organisation will be Finland's largest union for non-manual workers.
