19 February, 2001After Italian carmaker announces mass dismissals at its plant in Poland, IMF requests they rescind their decision.

19 February, 20019,000 workers take part in a protest meeting in Minsk.

15 February, 2001The USWA is scheduling a conference with IMF affiliates to discuss changes of significance in this all-important industry.

14 February, 2001Following the failure of COP6 last November, discussions will resume this summer.

13 February, 2001Trade unions are victorious but the reaction against globalisation will speed up with such unacceptable employer attitudes.

12 February, 2001The International Metalworkers' Federation has invited its affiliates to participate in the first IMF Summer School.

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.

28 November, 2000International protest letters are still needed says the KMWF.

27 November, 2000After years of activities aimed at getting increased women's participation in the IMF, the result is very positive, says its general secretary, Marcello Malentacchi.

26 November, 2000The merger of Daimler and Chrysler is no longer a "merger of equals". Download facts about DaimlerChrysler -- in English, German and Spanish -- on "IMF Main Web" under "Publications".