5 marzo, 2002In order to protect its steel industry, the USA will place tariffs of up to 30 per cent on most imported steel, an action likely to lead to an international trade dispute.

5 marzo, 2002Switzerland will continue to have one of the longest legal workweeks in Europe.

24 febrero, 2002Job security takes top spot in this year's "Shunto", as some IMF-JC unions will not be requesting a basic wage increase.

20 febrero, 2002By filing for bankruptcy at a U.S. plant, the French-based auto parts supplier is attempting to renege on the collective agreement.

13 febrero, 2002Union members turn down deal proposed by United Airlines and vote in favour of strike action.

11 febrero, 2002IMF affiliates in Hungary and Romania agree on concrete measures to protect their respective members' interests.

7 febrero, 2002COLOMBIA: On January 30 the IMF requested solidarity support with the workers and their trade union at the the Cerro Matoso nickel mine, as they are experiencing great difficulty to finalise a collective agreement with the owner, BHP Billiton.

7 febrero, 2002Dan and Mun express optimism and thank all metalworkers for their strong support.

11 diciembre, 2001Fiat plans to cut 6,000 jobs and close or decrease production at 18 car plants.

10 diciembre, 2001German metalworkers' trade union recommends a pay rise next year of between 5 and 7 per cent. Employers' association says the claim is "ignoring economic reality".