Golden handshake<br>at Berlin Alcatel7 December, 1999Workers have accepted a social plan, thus bringing an end to the occupation of the factory.
Steel conference adopts Washington declaration10 May, 2000Participants underline the importance of increased trade union cooperation and coordination at the international level.
Chávez trying to destroy the unions18 May, 2000A prominent Venezuelan trade union leader, Andrés Mercau, feels strong fear and concern for what is going on in his country.
Growing unity of Belarus trade unions16 October, 2000The BFTU Congress was a critical moment to show the administration of the Belarus president the trade unions' determination to remain independent.
Report profiles Mexico's metal industry25 October, 2000This up-to-date information of the principal features of Mexico's metal industry should be useful in organising metalworkers there.
Strikes against Mugabe30 July, 2000The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, ZCTU, has endorsed a one-day national strike today, Wednesday.
IMF appeals for help for victims of the earthquakes28 January, 2001The International Metalworkers' Federation calls on its affiliates to help the victims of the earthquakes in India and El Salvador.
Yazaki to lay off workers in Portugal31 January, 2001The well-known Japanese machine tool manufacturer will close one plant and reduce the workforce in another.
Huge blow by Corus1 February, 2001The Anglo-Dutch steel company will make 6,050 U.K. workers redundant, with South Wales to be the hardest hit.
