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.

14 March, 2001The IMF-affiliated USWA held an international conference to discuss the current situation in the aluminium industry and the strengthening of international trade union ties.

13 March, 2001Marcello Malentacchi talks about negotiating Codes of Conduct with TNCs in his most recent opinion column.

8 March, 2001South Africa's Labour Court rules in favour of VW South Africa.

4 March, 2001Slovak trade unions are satisfied with last Friday's blockade of border crossings.

1 March, 2001The major shareholder of the Japanese car maker is DaimlerChrysler.

1 March, 2001Negotiations to conclude a collective contract with the Matsushita Air-Conditioning Group of Companies in Malaysia are deadlocked.