Strike front spreads in Germany12 May, 2002IG Metall receives strong international trade union support, as the country's biggest strike action in seven years enters its second week.
Turkish unions, employers debate draft law28 May, 2002Legislation on job security would protect only those in workplaces with more than 10 workers.
Workers' rights violated at Auto Alliance (Thailand)30 May, 2002Management at the company's auto assembly plant in Rayong is carrying out a campaign of anti-union activities.
IG Metall and Amnesty launches campaign17 June, 2002The campaign calls upon the public to help politically persecuted trade unionists.
Philips postpones outsourcing12 July, 2001Under increasing pressure, management of the two Philips semiconductor plants in Germany will delay implementation of its plans until August 1.
Show solidarity with Portalegre workers15 July, 2001The IMF's Portuguese affiliate is asking for international solidarity support for workers at Johnson Controls.
Update on Portalegre16 July, 2001International trade union support helped to resolve the conflict at Johnson Controls.
Tragic shipyard accident17 July, 2001At least 28 workers are known to have lost their lives at one of Shanghai's largest shipyards.
Metal unions discuss FTAA19 July, 2001IMF meeting in Cuernavaca deliberates the possible impact of the FTAA on the metal industry in the Western Hemisphere.
