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Yazaki to lay off workers in Portugal

31 enero, 2001The well-known Japanese machine tool manufacturer will close one plant and reduce the workforce in another.

Huge blow by Corus

1 febrero, 2001The Anglo-Dutch steel company will make 6,050 U.K. workers redundant, with South Wales to be the hardest hit.

Vauxhall workers vote to strike

11 febrero, 200158 per cent of the T&G members have voted in favour of a work stoppage.

Urgent appeal for Ecuador

12 febrero, 2001The metalworkers' union, FETIM, is asking for international condemnation of brutal government repression.

Malentacchi covers IMF main priorities

20 junio, 2000Speaking at the IMF Central Committee meeting, the general secretary reports on major developments for international metal trade union work.

Results of spring wage talks in Japan

17 marzo, 2002Trade unions in metal industry maintain existing pay levels.

IG Metall rejects pay offer

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

Freightliner violates labour law

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

Dutch unions strike at Philips

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

IMF-GM Action group sets priorities

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

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