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

6 juin, 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 juin, 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.

21 avril, 2003

7 avril, 2003The ISTC and CWA are publicly calling for shareholders to vote against the executive remuneration policies of two UK companies.

6 avril, 2003United Auto Workers' president says China encourages an anti-worker, anti-union environment, and that the U.S. auto industry should rethink its investments there.

3 avril, 2003After a strong international campaign in support of members of the Steel Workers' Union of Trinidad and Tobago, steps to improve health and safety at the plant have been agreed.

26 mars, 2003The over 10 per cent cost-of-living increase awarded last November has already been eroded.

19 mars, 2003Workers strap themselves to their machines to keep assets of bankrupt company from leaving plant.

16 mars, 2003Protests continue since the steel group announced its restructuring plans in January.