12 February, 2001The metalworkers' union, FETIM, is asking for international condemnation of brutal government repression.

11 February, 2001UAW leaders have written letters in support of the workers at GM's Luton plant.

7 February, 2001To highlight their struggle to preserve their workplace and jobs, a march is planned in Amiens.

6 February, 2001Workers and their trade union charge that Billiton's Colombian subsidiary is cutting corners to maximise short-term returns.

5 February, 2001The company's South African subsidiary has requested a review of the ruling made by the CCMA.

7 November, 2000Trade unions stage protests as the Chávez government prepares for changes in the labour law.

6 November, 2000The Gewerkschaft Metall-Textil negotiates good deal for the metalworking sector.

5 November, 2000Numsa rejects company's restructuring plan and, if arbitration doesn't work, will declare an all-out strike.

2 November, 2000Talks will be held as Nissan announces the beginning of its recovery.

29 October, 2000Congress supports closer cooperation with the building workers' union.