1 August, 2001The German metalworkers' union says that VW's new jobs' proposition undercuts present wages and working conditions.

1 August, 2001Workers and trade unions will mark the first day of the WTO Qatar conference with their unwillingness to accept the negative effects of globalisation.

29 July, 2001Is it only the economic turbulence, or the consequence of the last attempt by the TNC to reorganise?

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.

25 March, 2002Imprisoned for his trade union activities, the former president of the Korean Metal Workers' Federation, Mun Sung-hyun, has been released from detention.

24 March, 2002An understanding has been reached between the ILO and Burmese government for the appointment of an ILO liaison officer in Burma.

22 March, 2002DaimlerChrysler-owned truck manufacturer uses threats and intimidation during last hours before union vote.