5 September, 2001The IMF Mexican Project Office reports the strike at Volkswagen Mexico is over.

3 September, 2001Over 4,300 workers at Australia's biggest carmaker call management's offer "an insult".

24 July, 2001Canadian national newspaper supports asbestos exports to developing countries and asks "why ban asbestos?"

22 July, 2001Romania's largest steel plant has been bought by the owner of Ispat Karmet.

17 July, 2001At least 28 workers are known to have lost their lives at one of Shanghai's largest shipyards.

16 July, 2001The combined website of unions representing BHP iron-ore workers in Western Australia provides background on the long dispute at BHP and up-to-date briefings.

15 July, 2001The IMF's Portuguese affiliate is asking for international solidarity support for workers at Johnson Controls.

10 July, 2001The country's parliament has endorsed the ILO's convention and recommendation dealing with the prevention of major industrial accidents.

5 July, 2001Following a nine-week lockout, 87 workers at Friction Dynamics Ltd have been sacked.

5 July, 2001Close to 21,000 jobs at risk if Iscor's proposed unbundling proceeds.