Steps towards improved worker safety at Ford10 December, 2000Partnership is formed between UAW, Ford and U.S. government which will lead to developing plant health and safety standards.
Lockout avoided at Freightliner17 December, 2000UAW members at DaimlerChrysler's heavy truck manufacturer vote in favour of new agreement.
IMF in protest to<br>Chinese government9 January, 2001Labour rights lawyer, Xu Jian, sentenced to four years in prison for giving legal advice and assistance to workers.
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.
