Thanks from Numsa28 August, 2001South African metalworkers express their appreciation for the international support they received during the autoworkers' strike.
Tampa refugees need compassion30 August, 2001The AMWU president describes the Australian government's policy as heartless and mean.
CBC pledges support to GE-Chile workers17 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.
Belarus union federation plans nationwide action19 March, 2002The Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus is fighting for a decent life and for workers' rights.
IMF joins complaint against China 4 April, 2002Following mounting repression against workers in the People's Republic of China, the IMF joins the ICFTU in a formal complaint to the ILO.
Global Metal Union mission arrives in Argentina7 April, 2002The International Metalworkers' Federation is demanding the involvement of trade unions in decisions over future economic and social policies.
Japanese metal unions join rally12 April, 2002Unions stage huge march in protest at the government's economic and labour policies.
Attack on Ford workers in Brazil21 April, 2002Military police, using batons and teargas, assault workers in front of the Camaçari plant in Bahia.
10 million workers down tools in India21 April, 2002The one-day countrywide strike paralysed industrial activity throughout the country.
Turkish shipyard workers strike at Yonca28 April, 2002Company refuses to accept court's decision in favour of Limter-Is.
