11 December, 2000Five metalworkers' unions have decided to form a joint union, the Zimbabwe Metalworkers' Union.

10 December, 2000Partnership is formed between UAW, Ford and U.S. government which will lead to developing plant health and safety standards.

7 December, 2000The Malaysian Electrical Industry Workers' Union will continue to represent workers at Ericsson's Malaysian subsidiary.

3 December, 2000The Daewoo Motor Co. Workers' Union has agreed, on a provisional basis, to future plans offered by the company, and a delegation representing the rank-and-file have given unanimous approval.

6 March, 2001The difficult issue to "Save Vauxhall Jobs" has been resolved.

6 March, 2001The following framework agreement is in relation to GM's current restructuring initiatives.

6 March, 2001Workers begin industrial action as negotiations for the metal-related and service branches encounter difficulties.

5 March, 2001March 8 will see the celebration of International Women's Day across the globe.

4 March, 2001Forced labour continues on a wide scale, accompanied by massive violations of other human rights.

1 March, 2001This illness, which comes from exposure to asbestos particles, kills 100-200 people a year in Finland.