28 November, 1999IG Metall rejects Vodafone's hostile takeover bid of the German industrial giant Mannesmann.

25 November, 1999With the government and employers sticking to their old positions, the trade unions are determined to have their say.

21 May, 2000The metalworkers' union is strongly opposing proposed anti-worker legislation.

18 May, 2000A prominent Venezuelan trade union leader, Andrés Mercau, feels strong fear and concern for what is going on in his country.

18 May, 2000Workers' delegation, coordinated by the IMF, feels positive about outcome of ILO meeting on transport equipment manufacturing.

17 May, 2000Thousands of angry workers protest unpaid wages and benefits.

16 May, 2000The IMF general secretary wants a representative and strong counterpart.

11 May, 2000Ford has announced it will quit car production at its 70-year-old Dagenham plant in east London.

10 May, 2000Participants underline the importance of increased trade union cooperation and coordination at the international level.

8 May, 2000Pakistani workers should see the restoration of their workplace rights.