Workers will resist plant closure16 September, 2001The trade union representing DaimlerChrysler workers in Campo Largo, Brazil, is trying to save 250 jobs.
Serious explosion at steel plant in Wales8 November, 2001Top official of British Iron and Steel Trades Confederation, in Australia for IMF Congress, returns to the UK because of the tragedy.
KMWF president imprisoned26 November, 2001President Sung-hyun Mun, KMWF, has been taken to prison in Seoul.
General strikes hit Spain20 June, 2002Millions of people supported trade union calls for general strikes on June 20.
Korean union leaders released!2 July, 2002Two more trade union leaders have been released from prison as a result of international solidarity action on June 27.
Cochlear workers' fight for union representation17 August, 2007Join the Listen UP Cochlear campaign to ensure that workers have the right to chose union representation.
Metalworkers and the Mercosul3 September, 2007In 1991 Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay began a process of establishing a Common Market, known as Mercosul. This report examines the challenges trade unions face in influencing the direction of the Mercosul, a market in which the auto and metalworking sectors play a significant role.
Asbestos use increasing across Asia31 August, 2007International Ban Asbestos Secretariat publishes Killing the Future, a report on Asbestos Use in Asia.
US Steelworkers get paper mill to end bulk chlorine23 August, 2007Up to 1.1 million workers and residents are safer thanks to the union's efforts.
