6 February, 2001Workers and their trade union charge that Billiton's Colombian subsidiary is cutting corners to maximise short-term returns.

5 February, 2001The company's South African subsidiary has requested a review of the ruling made by the CCMA.

4 February, 2001The Daewoo Motor trade union will visit France and Morocco to search for the former Daewoo Group chairman, who is in hiding.

31 January, 2001Workers protest against the company's intention to close the Campo Largo plant.

31 January, 2001The well-known Japanese machine tool manufacturer will close one plant and reduce the workforce in another.

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29 January, 2001Announcing extensive restructuring, the auto multinational's Chrysler Group will cut 26,000 jobs and close six plants.

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.