6 February, 2001Workers and their trade union charge that Billiton's Colombian subsidiary is cutting corners to maximise short-term returns.

5 February, 2001The company's South African subsidiary has requested a review of the ruling made by the CCMA.

4 February, 2001The Daewoo Motor trade union will visit France and Morocco to search for the former Daewoo Group chairman, who is in hiding.

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.