Workers threatened with dismissal at VW Mexico24 August, 2000VW management in Puebla appealed to a government agency to get the strike by 12,600 workers declared illegal.
UAW supports VW workers in Mexico28 August, 2000In a letter to the union at Volkswagen in Pueblo, Mexico, the U.S. autoworkers' union strongly support their struggle.
The Sony conflict is over31 August, 2000Sony will reinstate all striking workers at its plant in Bekasi, Indonesia.
Trade unionists form strategy for SKF11 September, 2000The International Metalworkers' Federation holds joint meeting for its SKF World Union Committee and the SKF European Works' Council.
Violations against trade unionists12 September, 2000Last year, thousands of people worldwide were targeted for their trade union activities.
Download the IMF's auto report13 September, 2000"IMF Auto Report 2000" is now available under "Publications" on this website.
Trade union programme to deal with globalisation27 September, 2000After a two-day debate, the 10th IMF World Auto Council has adopted a new programme to increase the trade unions' strength.
Manuel Garnacho dies1 October, 2000A dedicated fighter for freedom and democracy in Spain is no more.
Steering group kicks off4 October, 2000World company councils and corporate codes of conduct are high on the agenda of IMF Steel Industry Steering Group.
Greek unions take to the streets11 October, 2000An all-out general strike was called in face of growing unemployment and cutbacks in pensions.
