17 April, 2001The South African metalworkers' union has stated it will adopt a tougher stance in upcoming wage talks.

17 April, 2001The International Metalworkers' Federation will add its voice, with a statement to the Quebec meeting.

17 April, 2001This Statement is being presented to the Third Summit of the Americas, on April 20-21, 2001.

16 April, 2001The police attack occurred when union members, holding a court order, tried to enter the union office.

11 April, 2001International and Belarus trade union officials, meeting in Minsk, discuss anti-union moves by the government.

10 April, 2001Trade union officials are not allowed to get involved in OH&S activities in Korean shipyards.

9 April, 2001With the fate of Daewoo Motor Co. still in the balance, the IMF general secretary urges the South Korean president to include trade unions in talks.

3 April, 2001Members of the UK's AEEU and MSF have overwhelmingly approved the merger of the two trade union organisations.

19 November, 2000Atlas Copco (India) union had requested the intervention of the IMF and Swedish Metalworkers with the company's head office.

19 November, 2000As the widespread use of forced labour continues, the ILO takes unprecedented action by invoking Article 33 of its Constitution.