11 junio, 2002Unions have called for a general strike unless government withdraws plans to tighten unemployment benefit rules.

6 junio, 2002The IMF welcomes the "Declaration on Social Rights and Industrial Relationships at Volkswagen", the first international framework agreement for a worldwide player in the automotive industry.

5 junio, 2002Not only is economic globalisation and restructuring of the automotive industry continuing but intensifying competition and widespread production overcapacity are putting increasing pressures on auto manufacturers and their workers.

13 octubre, 2002Since April, 368 workers remain suspended from their jobs after conducting a legal strike.

10 octubre, 2002After the trade unions' unified stance against earlier government attempts to bring in anti-social reforms, a viable social security system has now been adopted.

9 octubre, 2002Following the Italian automaker's announcement of massive job cuts, Fiat workers will down tools.

30 septiembre, 2002The agreement, still to be ratified by the CAW membership, provides a more secure future for workers.

24 septiembre, 2002New collective agreement provides VW workers with comparable wage hikes as for the overall metal and engineering industry.

24 septiembre, 2002The IMF-affiliated AMWU has won a provisional injunction by the Federal Court against the Australian subsidiary of Trane.

23 septiembre, 2002Union calls for ceiling at 30 per cent in any workplace.