16 January, 2001Volkswagen's workforce helps needy children in locations where the VW Group has operations.

11 January, 2001The Korean Metal Workers' Federation is distributing posters offering a reward for any information on Kim Woo-choong's whereabouts.

22 April, 2001The IMF general secretary questions the spirit in which the FTAA agreement was negotiated and says it will not benefit the people.

22 April, 2001Some 130 delegates from 18 countries in the Asia-Pacific region pass resolution in support of workers who are being denied the fundamental right to form a union.

22 April, 2001The following resolution was passed by delegates at the 10th IMF Asia-Pacific Regional Conference.

17 April, 2001The South African metalworkers' union has stated it will adopt a tougher stance in upcoming wage talks.

17 April, 2001The International Metalworkers' Federation will add its voice, with a statement to the Quebec meeting.

17 April, 2001This Statement is being presented to the Third Summit of the Americas, on April 20-21, 2001.

16 April, 2001The police attack occurred when union members, holding a court order, tried to enter the union office.

11 April, 2001International and Belarus trade union officials, meeting in Minsk, discuss anti-union moves by the government.