12 June, 2002BHP Steel called on riot police on horseback to break a union picket line at its Western Port factory, Australia.
11 June, 2002Unions have called for a general strike unless government withdraws plans to tighten unemployment benefit rules.
6 June, 2002The IMF welcomes the "Declaration on Social Rights and Industrial Relationships at Volkswagen", the first international framework agreement for a worldwide player in the automotive industry.
5 June, 2002Not only is economic globalisation and restructuring of the automotive industry continuing but intensifying competition and widespread production overcapacity are putting increasing pressures on auto manufacturers and their workers.
23 May, 2002Four per cent pay rise ended strikes in Baden-Württemberg. This week, other regions have adopted the settlement.
17 September, 2002CAW negotiators strike tentative deal with the first of the Big Three automakers. Bargaining at DaimlerChrysler and Ford will follow.
8 September, 2002Italian union criticises the automaker's industrial plan, saying it is sacrificing more and more workers.
26 August, 2002Following up the IMF aim to promote equality for women, "Union Women" will share IMF knowledge and experience for the benefit of its affiliates and the working women they represent.
