7 May, 2002The union representing workers at the company's contract manufacturing plant in Shah Alam agrees to call off picket following settlement of dispute.

29 April, 2002

10 August, 2005The IMF seeks a satisfactory resolution for the workers and their union at a Toyota plant in the Philippines whose trade union rights have been violated by the company in an ongoing dispute.

13 July, 2000The manager of a Swiss-owned company fired all workers who joined the union.

11 July, 2000As dispute deteriorates at Joy Mining Machinery, workers determine a one-month work stoppage.

10 July, 2000Following a dispute over the introduction of a new working position, management announces mass dismissals.

8 July, 2000A handful of countries forced the U.N. follow-up conference, Copenhagen +5, to take a step backwards, says Marcello Malentacchi.

3 July, 2000A few countries remain uncompromising on workers' rights.

22 June, 2000The IMF's Central Committee adopts statement of support for the Coordinated Bargaining Committee (CBC) of GE unions.

20 June, 2000Trade unions have to strengthen their international structures, says IMF president Klaus Zwickel.