5 September, 2001The IMF Mexican Project Office reports the strike at Volkswagen Mexico is over.

3 September, 2001Over 4,300 workers at Australia's biggest carmaker call management's offer "an insult".

30 August, 2001The AMWU president describes the Australian government's policy as heartless and mean.

30 August, 2001The union pushes for adequate safety measures at Pakistan's Water and Power Development Authority.

30 August, 2001The leader of the 700,000-member USWA asks if Labour Day is being devalued.

30 August, 2001Wage demands are for a minimum increase of 7 per cent.

29 August, 2001The strike at the Puebla plant will continue until the company improves its offer.

10 July, 2001The country's parliament has endorsed the ILO's convention and recommendation dealing with the prevention of major industrial accidents.

5 July, 2001Following a nine-week lockout, 87 workers at Friction Dynamics Ltd have been sacked.

5 July, 2001Close to 21,000 jobs at risk if Iscor's proposed unbundling proceeds.