Workers will resist plant closure16 September, 2001The trade union representing DaimlerChrysler workers in Campo Largo, Brazil, is trying to save 250 jobs.
Tire and rubber strike ends17 September, 2001The South African metalworkers' union calls the outcome of the dispute an unqualified success.
USWA calls for immediate relief for steel industry18 September, 2001Steelworkers say relief necessary to prevent collapse of American steel industry and cite the need for self sufficiency to protect national security.
GM signs MOU for Daewoo20 September, 2001In its memorandum of understanding, the giant automotive multinational indicates it will not take over Daewoo's Pupyong plant.
Malaysia still denies workers' rights24 September, 2001The IMF general secretary says the time has come to bring an end to the issue of organising electronics workers in this country.
700 striking workers fired at Billiton company2 October, 2001Mozal, an aluminium producer in Mozambique, dismisses all workers and uses the police and dogs to evict them from the plant.
Gov't reneges on promise to free Dan Byung-ho3 October, 2001The president of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, imprisoned for his trade union activities, was due for release on October 3.
Hunger strike in Poland13 March, 2001Steelworkers protest the further weakening of Katowice Steelworks.
Spain to commemorate<br>dead and injured workers14 March, 2001Health and safety in the workplace is the focus for April 28.
Underlying losses at Corus are comparatively small15 March, 2001The IMF-affiliated Iron and Steel Trades Confederation is campaigning hard to save steelworkers' jobs.
