BHP-Billiton condemned for anti-union action13 November, 2001Congress vows international trade union action against the transnational metals and mining company.
Fiat to cut 6,000 jobs11 December, 2001Fiat plans to cut 6,000 jobs and close or decrease production at 18 car plants.
VW workers help Puebla street children18 December, 2001With the project called "One hour for the future", three programmes in the region of Puebla are well on their way.
Full-scale attack on Korean trade unions17 June, 2001During the past few days, police in Seoul have persisted in attempts to arrest trade union leaders.
Romanians on hunger strike18 June, 2001The leaders of the trade union at the Resita steel plant decide to adopt a hunger strike beginning June 19, 2001.
Nonsense about manufacturing24 June, 2001Marcello Malentacchi says that manufacturing remains the most important factor in the economy of a modern country.
USWA petitions U.S. Supreme Court8 July, 2001The Steelworkers' union will challenge the constitutionality of NAFTA.
IAM sets organising record9 July, 2001Machinists conduct drive at Boeing in a bid to represent over 16,500 professional and office employees.
Brazil ratifies accident convention10 July, 2001The country's parliament has endorsed the ILO's convention and recommendation dealing with the prevention of major industrial accidents.