13 March, 2002The ICFTU could be regarded as the top body for international trade union work. At the same time, it is the organisation farthest away from the working people. ICFTU's new general secretary, Guy Ryder, talks about the organisation's ambitions.

12 March, 2002Carmaker will only hire applicants who are unemployed or facing redundancy.

3 March, 2002

3 March, 2002The Financial Times' hit parade of well-respected transnational companies omits important criteria.

26 February, 2002The largest bus manufacturer in the Yugoslav Republic is trying by all means to destroy the trade union.

21 February, 2002After three weeks of collective bargaining, Slovenian employers bend to pressure.

19 February, 2002The IMF condemns the shelling by Israel's airforce which partially destroyed the PGFTU headquarters building.

17 February, 2002Steel Authority of India plans large workforce reductions in a bid to cut costs.

12 February, 2002The IMF will not let up its international pressure on Kim Dae-jung.

24 October, 2001More than 120,000 members and non-members have taken part in the German Metalworkers' Union "Future Debate".