25 March, 2002Imprisoned for his trade union activities, the former president of the Korean Metal Workers' Federation, Mun Sung-hyun, has been released from detention.

24 March, 2002An understanding has been reached between the ILO and Burmese government for the appointment of an ILO liaison officer in Burma.

22 March, 2002DaimlerChrysler-owned truck manufacturer uses threats and intimidation during last hours before union vote.

18 March, 2002Warning strikes will begin early next week in eastern Germany.

14 March, 2002Over 22,000 workers are expected to join the march for decent jobs and wages.

14 March, 2002Strategies to increase women's membership and participation in IMF-affiliated unions are a high priority.

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.