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.

8 April, 2001Ben Wanyanga, general secretary of the AUKM, has passed away.

8 April, 2001The 19 per cent increase is still not enough to cover the basic needs of workers.

4 April, 2001The IMF-affiliated CMB and CCMB have negotiated a package totalling 7.26 per cent.

2 April, 2001The IMF's Paraguayan affiliate reports that the state of health of its president has considerably weakened.

2 April, 2001For the first time in ten years, trade union membership registered an increase in 2000.

1 April, 2001To underline their demands for job protection and back wages, Sintel workers have set up tents in the Spanish capital's financial district.

27 March, 2001The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has announced a deal worth $128 million for workers facing plant closure.