2 October, 2001Mozal, an aluminium producer in Mozambique, dismisses all workers and uses the police and dogs to evict them from the plant.

25 September, 2001A Declaration of Intent has been signed by the VW management, the world works' council and the International Metalworkers' Federation.

24 September, 2001

23 September, 2001Stressing the importance of the union election on October 3, the IMF is urging all affiliates - and shopfloor members - to write messages of solidarity to the UAW.

23 September, 2001Workers worldwide must have a voice in the institutions shaping the global economy.

7 February, 2002Dan and Mun express optimism and thank all metalworkers for their strong support.

4 February, 2002Auto parts supplier will axe 6,500 jobs and close 21 plants by the end of 2002.

3 February, 2002Brazilian trade union offices searched by men armed with machine guns. Safes and computers were stolen.

31 January, 2002Trade unions make joint statement to the World Social Forum (Porto Alegre) and the World Economic Forum (New York).

31 January, 2002Closure is part of its large-scale restructuring plan announced a year ago.