Yazaki to lay off workers in Portugal31 января, 2001The well-known Japanese machine tool manufacturer will close one plant and reduce the workforce in another.
Huge blow by Corus1 февраля, 2001The Anglo-Dutch steel company will make 6,050 U.K. workers redundant, with South Wales to be the hardest hit.
Vauxhall workers vote to strike11 февраля, 200158 per cent of the T&G members have voted in favour of a work stoppage.
Urgent appeal for Ecuador12 февраля, 2001The metalworkers' union, FETIM, is asking for international condemnation of brutal government repression.
Malentacchi covers IMF main priorities20 июня, 2000Speaking at the IMF Central Committee meeting, the general secretary reports on major developments for international metal trade union work.
Results of spring wage talks in Japan17 марта, 2002Trade unions in metal industry maintain existing pay levels.
IG Metall rejects pay offer18 марта, 2002Warning strikes will begin early next week in eastern Germany.
Freightliner violates labour law 22 марта, 2002DaimlerChrysler-owned truck manufacturer uses threats and intimidation during last hours before union vote.
Dutch unions strike at Philips2 апреля, 2002Two IMF affiliates organise industrial action over wage demands.
IMF-GM Action group sets priorities 3 апреля, 2002Far-reaching changes in the global auto industry require closer trade union cooperation and improved communications.
