28 January, 2001The International Metalworkers' Federation calls on its affiliates to help the victims of the earthquakes in India and El Salvador.

23 January, 2001GM's Vauxhall workers are fighting to keep their jobs.

22 January, 2001In his new opinion column, the IMF general secretary welcomes the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil, as a labour movement alternative to Davos.

22 January, 2001An alternative to the World Economic Forum is the World Social Forum.

21 January, 2001Against the backdrop of increasing membership, the German metalworkers' union is starting a special initiative to organise new members.

17 January, 2001The highly unpopular Australian minister for workplace relations has been relieved of his portfolio, and working people are relieved too.

17 January, 2001The former UAW president and member of the IMF Executive Committee was 89 years old.

3 December, 2000A mass demonstration pushing for full employment and social rights will take to the streets on the eve of the EU Summit.

29 November, 2000Book is being prepared which will compile a record of memorials to workers.

27 November, 2000Wars have had devastating effects on workers and populations in general.