Failure of talks in The Hague5 декабря, 2000At the Climate Change Conference, governments could not agree to do what they had already agreed upon!
"Huge changes in China"6 декабря, 2000The IMF begins an exchange of information with Chinese trade unions.
Victory for Ericsson workers7 декабря, 2000The Malaysian Electrical Industry Workers' Union will continue to represent workers at Ericsson's Malaysian subsidiary.
Steps towards improved worker safety at Ford10 декабря, 2000Partnership is formed between UAW, Ford and U.S. government which will lead to developing plant health and safety standards.
Lockout avoided at Freightliner17 декабря, 2000UAW members at DaimlerChrysler's heavy truck manufacturer vote in favour of new agreement.
IMF in protest to<br>Chinese government9 января, 2001Labour rights lawyer, Xu Jian, sentenced to four years in prison for giving legal advice and assistance to workers.
Resistance grows over Vauxhall Luton plant14 января, 2001Workers and the trade unions are gearing up for a national march and rally on January 20, and a Europe-wide day of action on January 25.
Reith has been "dumped"17 января, 2001The highly unpopular Australian minister for workplace relations has been relieved of his portfolio, and working people are relieved too.