"Regulations from Milosevic have been kept in place"11 June, 2001The Nezavisnost president tells the ILO meeting that the Yugoslav government has acted in breach of its obligations.
Possible strike in two Philips plants14 June, 2001Philips is trying to escape the collective agreement in Germany with a juridical trick.
AMWU campaign on manufacturing jobs17 June, 2001During the period of the John Howard government in Australia, there has been a deficit of 275,000 jobs in manufacturing.
Manufacturing is still<br>the most important24 June, 2001The message that manufacturing is not the future of a modern economy is just nonsense.
Italian metal union takes strike action4 July, 2001Although a bargaining deal was reached for smaller companies, some disagreement remains in negotiations for the major firms.
Huge job losses possible at Iscor5 July, 2001Close to 21,000 jobs at risk if Iscor's proposed unbundling proceeds.
Workplace accident in Brazil11 July, 2001Six workers at the Alumar aluminium plant suffered injuries requiring hospitalisation.
Shocking editorial on asbestos24 July, 2001Canadian national newspaper supports asbestos exports to developing countries and asks "why ban asbestos?"
KCTU ends sit-in2 August, 2001The union will concentrate on its campaign for rights of workers in "irregular" employment, the 5-day workweek, reform of the media and education, and issues regarding structural adjustment.
Deal reached at Philips Semiconductor2 August, 2001IG Metall settles the conflict at the bargaining table.
