Tension mounts in Venezuela7 November, 2000Trade unions stage protests as the Chávez government prepares for changes in the labour law.
Deal offers European trade union solidarity7 November, 2000Trade union members get free access to benefits when crossing borders.
Björndalen after Baehring15 November, 2000Kjell Björndalen replaces Max Baehring as head of the IMF Shipbuilding Department.
Rüdiger Sielaff has passed away15 November, 2000The international trade union movement has lost a friend and colleague, Rüdiger Sielaff, of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Germany.
International solidarity pays off19 November, 2000Atlas Copco (India) union had requested the intervention of the IMF and Swedish Metalworkers with the company's head office.
Strike ballot at Ford UK20 November, 2000As U.S. car company confirms its decision to shut down operations in Dagenham, 8,500 workers cast their votes.
Global unions must act18 March, 2001The IMF says it is urgent for the global labour movement to take a united approach in order to effectively oppose the ill effects of globalisation on its members.
González continues hunger strike2 April, 2001The IMF's Paraguayan affiliate reports that the state of health of its president has considerably weakened.
DaimlerChrysler layoffs are devastating29 January, 2001Announcing extensive restructuring, the auto multinational's Chrysler Group will cut 26,000 jobs and close six plants.
