Boeing talks reach impasse1 September, 2002The IAM would agree to a temporary contract extension, but company insists on its last offer.
Dismissals cancelled at DaimlerChrysler Brazil1 September, 2002After strong opposition to job-cutting plans by the transnational automaker, workers and their union reach agreement with management.
Mediated talks end at Boeing12 September, 2002IAM recommends rejection of the company's last offer and strike approval.
Boeing deal rejected, no strike15 September, 2002Members of the IMF-affiliated International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) refuse to ratify company offer but decline industrial action.
Thailand on the road to recovery17 September, 2002Boonwat Sodok is a metalworker at a car parts manufacturer in Bangkok, Thailand. After being hit by the "Asian crisis" in 1997, Thailand is slowly recovering, and once again attracting foreign investors.
Metal unions discuss FTAA19 July, 2001IMF meeting in Cuernavaca deliberates the possible impact of the FTAA on the metal industry in the Western Hemisphere.
IG Metall counters "5,000 x 5,000"1 August, 2001The German metalworkers' union says that VW's new jobs' proposition undercuts present wages and working conditions.
SMUV sends open letter<br>to ABB14 August, 2001The Swiss metalworkers' union has criticised the transnational electrical engineering group over its plan to cut 12,000 jobs.
Workers locked out at Syarikat Wire Malaysia22 August, 2001The Taiwan-based company has closed, with no notification whatsoever to its workers or the trade union.
