20 February, 2006The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday and is thought to have been caused by a build-up of firedamp gas at the bottom of the mine.

16 February, 2006The decision on February 15 by French President Jacques Chirac to recall the toxic warship Clemenceau back to France underlines the depth of the crisis in the global ship-breaking industry, says the IMF and other Global Unions partners.

19 December, 2005Further trade liberalization's impact on development and on employment has not been taken into account, says IMF delegation.

6 December, 2005After more than 6 months of illegal lockout, Gerdau Ameristeel has decided to call workers at their Beaumont mill in Texas, USA, back to work.

30 November, 2005Trade unions and civil society organisations call for WTO negotiations to stop and a full public assessment of the impact of trade on employment and development.

27 January, 2003International framework agreements and action in focus as five Global Union Federations examine their relation to transnational companies.

26 January, 2003IMF writes to corporate headquarters, as local management refuses to bargain in good faith.

26 January, 2003Porto Alegre seminar discusses how old and new social movements can build alliances to fight neo-liberal globalisation.

23 January, 2003At the Trade Union Forum in Porto Alegre, which preceded the World Social Forum, the IMF asks for more substance.

21 January, 2003The International Metalworkers' Federation promotes the issue of an alternative economic programme and International Framework Agreements.