7 January, 2002Merloni Elettrodomestici is the first company worldwide to sign an international framework agreement in the metalworking industry.

6 January, 2002Two IMF affiliates, the AEEU and MSF, have joined together to form AMICUS.

20 December, 2001The general secretary of the International Metalworkers' Federation insists the trade unions must be consulted by any future government.

20 December, 2001The IMF's Dutch affiliate has requested an investigation as to the possible violation of OECD Guildelines on Multinational Companies.

17 December, 2001Agreement between the company and unions could save up to 1,800 jobs.

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15 April, 2002

15 April, 2002The IMF general secretary says the government of Silvio Berlusconi is not telling the truth in its attempt to change Italian labour legislation.

12 April, 2002Unions stage huge march in protest at the government's economic and labour policies.

12 April, 2002Following an on-the-spot assessment of what led to the unprecedented crisis in Argentina and its further development, the IMF delegation responds with clear demands.