11 июля, 2001Six workers at the Alumar aluminium plant suffered injuries requiring hospitalisation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 февраля, 2002Auto parts supplier will axe 6,500 jobs and close 21 plants by the end of 2002.