22 February, 2001Belgian metal union believes General Electric's restructuring plans will affect most of Europe.

21 February, 2001The 4th sub-regional meeting of IMF affiliates in Central America and the Dominican Republic took place in Panama on February 16 and 17.

20 February, 2001After nearly seven months of strike action at the company's nickel-mining operations in Sudbury, union members ratify contract offer.

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.

9 May, 2001Protest will continue until government adopts positive attitude and policies towards labour and the people.

3 May, 2001Steelworkers may be balloted for strike action, while government offers redundancy aid.

2 May, 2001The South African metalworkers' union has negotiated a severance package for laid off workers which includes a 4 million rand social plan.

26 April, 2001In the past week alone, Motorola, Ericsson and Moulinex are among multinationals announcing major restructuring and workforce reductions.