Pressure mounts in Numsa wage talks10 сентября, 2002If mediation fails, South African car industry will see indefinite strike.
IMF Summer School17 сентября, 2002During two weeks in June, the IMF's second Summer School took place in Chexbres and Geneva. 23 trade unionists from 17 countries briefed one another on their respective organisations; discussed globalisation and the challenges for the trade union movement and paid visits to Swiss metal industries.
Managing change in the MEE industries19 сентября, 2002ILO tripartite meeting for lifelong learning in the mechanical and electrical engineering industries will see strong participation from the IMF and its affiliates.
Indonesian workers stage mass rallies19 сентября, 2002Thousands protest government's attempt to curtail workers' and trade union rights.
Amicus-AEEU to scrap no-strike deal at Honda22 сентября, 2002The general secretary-elect of Amicus-AEEU says "right to strike is a fundamental human right."
Car production resumes in Sao Paulo15 октября, 2001Strikes are suspended as carmakers agree to resume wage talks.
SEB to takeover Moulinex22 октября, 2001Although some jobs will be saved, thousands of others will disappear both in France and beyond its borders.
VW threatens layoffs in Brazil24 октября, 2001The company says pay and work hours must be cut or jobs will go.
IMF convenes 30th World Congress24 октября, 2001The main theme for the International Metalworkers' Federation Congress, to take place in Sydney, Australia, from November 11-15, will be "Solidarity for Metalworking Jobs and Sustainable Growth".