27 January, 2003International framework agreements and action in focus as five Global Union Federations examine their relation to transnational companies.

26 January, 2003IMF writes to corporate headquarters, as local management refuses to bargain in good faith.

26 January, 2003Porto Alegre seminar discusses how old and new social movements can build alliances to fight neo-liberal globalisation.

23 January, 2003At the Trade Union Forum in Porto Alegre, which preceded the World Social Forum, the IMF asks for more substance.

21 January, 2003The International Metalworkers' Federation promotes the issue of an alternative economic programme and International Framework Agreements.

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.