IMF statement on imprisonment of KMWF president28 November, 2001The IMF will organise a task force to decide on action to bring the government of Korea to release trade unionists.
Conclusions of the IMF Congress4 December, 2001In his new opinion column, the IMF general secretary, Marcello Malentacchi, concludes that the Congress in Sydney was the best that the IMF has ever organised.
IG Metall seek<br>5-7 % wage increase10 December, 2001German metalworkers' trade union recommends a pay rise next year of between 5 and 7 per cent. Employers' association says the claim is "ignoring economic reality".
Finnish company Wärtsilä to close plant in Netherlands20 December, 2001The IMF's Dutch affiliate has requested an investigation as to the possible violation of OECD Guildelines on Multinational Companies.
Framework agreement signed with Italian multinational7 January, 2002Merloni Elettrodomestici is the first company worldwide to sign an international framework agreement in the metalworking industry.
Further appeal for support for Belarus trade unions9 January, 2002Government passes ruling in contradiction to the country's Constitution, decisions of the Constitutional Court, Labour Code and trade union laws.
UAW in southern victory30 January, 2003DaimlerChrysler Freightliner workers in North Carolina show their support for the union.
Belgian metalworkers to strike at Arcelor4 February, 2003Steel group is cutting back its production and freezing investments.
New website section on IFA's10 February, 2003The IMF has launched a new section on its website dealing with International Framework Agreements.
Safety at crisis level in Caribbean Ispat plant27 February, 2003With no budgeting or other provisions for health and safety, workplace accidents and job-related health problems are steadily increasing.
