Italian metalworkers opt for strike action15 May, 2001Hundreds of thousands of metalworkers will down their tools in protest over compensation for cost of living increase.
Nissan/Renault unions to meet2 November, 2000Talks will be held as Nissan announces the beginning of its recovery.
Hyundai workers need support13 November, 2000Korean shipyard workers are fighting against lawbreakers.
ILO votes measures on Burma19 November, 2000As the widespread use of forced labour continues, the ILO takes unprecedented action by invoking Article 33 of its Constitution.
Women can and will27 November, 2000After years of activities aimed at getting increased women's participation in the IMF, the result is very positive, says its general secretary, Marcello Malentacchi.
IUE-CWA merge5 December, 2000Two of the International Metalworkers' Federation affiliates in the U.S. join forces.
Strike at GM Luton12 December, 2000Vauxhall unions will resist by whatever means the closure of the Luton plant.
Avondale gets first contract14 December, 2000Avondale shipbuilding workers have approved the terms of their first union contract.
Talks held between union rep and CB&I NV20 December, 2000Following the dismissal of unionised workers at CB&I in Indonesia, Dutch union organises meeting with the parent company.