7 March, 2002A two-year contract offering improved conditions has been signed at the BHP Billiton-owned nickel mine.

5 March, 2002In order to protect its steel industry, the USA will place tariffs of up to 30 per cent on most imported steel, an action likely to lead to an international trade dispute.

5 March, 2002Switzerland will continue to have one of the longest legal workweeks in Europe.

24 February, 2002Job security takes top spot in this year's "Shunto", as some IMF-JC unions will not be requesting a basic wage increase.

20 February, 2002By filing for bankruptcy at a U.S. plant, the French-based auto parts supplier is attempting to renege on the collective agreement.

17 September, 2001The U.S. 14-member Coordinated Bargaining Committee of GE Unions will assist GE-Chile workers who are entering their third week of strike action.

17 September, 2001Workers and their trade union were forced to stop a peaceful picket in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

11 September, 2001The following letter concerning the terrorist attacks in the USA was September 12 sent by the general secretary of the International Metalworkers' Federation to all IMF affiliates.

6 September, 2001The hired thugs charged with a vicious attack on striking workers are before the courts, but what about the mastermind?

5 September, 2001International metalworkers urge the Indonesian labour movement to consolidate and unite.