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

28 August, 2001South African metalworkers express their appreciation for the international support they received during the autoworkers' strike.

27 August, 2001After 8 weeks of strike action, the dispute at Maintrain, in Sydney, Australia, is over.

22 August, 2001The Taiwan-based company has closed, with no notification whatsoever to its workers or the trade union.

22 August, 2001The IMF has expressed particular concern that VW is requesting the nullification of the strike.

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.

13 February, 2002Union members turn down deal proposed by United Airlines and vote in favour of strike action.