Resistance grows over Vauxhall Luton plant14 January, 2001Workers and the trade unions are gearing up for a national march and rally on January 20, and a Europe-wide day of action on January 25.
Reith has been "dumped"17 January, 2001The highly unpopular Australian minister for workplace relations has been relieved of his portfolio, and working people are relieved too.
Leonard Woodcock is dead17 January, 2001The former UAW president and member of the IMF Executive Committee was 89 years old.
Davos or Porto Alegre?<br>22 January, 2001An alternative to the World Economic Forum is the World Social Forum.
IMF appeals for help for victims of the earthquakes28 January, 2001The International Metalworkers' Federation calls on its affiliates to help the victims of the earthquakes in India and El Salvador.
Italian metalworkers abducted in Colombia21 September, 2000The IMF is advising its affiliates of the high risks of going to Colombia.
Would-be demonstrators refused entry21 September, 2000Czech border police turn back youngsters planning to participate in anti-globalisation march in Prague.
Getting TNCs to accept basic trade union rights28 September, 2000In his most recent opinion column, the IMF general secretary comments on the UN's initiative for social dialogue and asks some questions.
Major meeting for aluminium5 October, 2000The United Steelworkers of America is organising a conference of unions representing workers in Alcoa, Kaiser, Pechiney, Alcan and Noranda operations.