Leonard Woodcock is dead17 January, 2001The former UAW president and member of the IMF Executive Committee was 89 years old.
Davos or Porto Alegre?<br>22 January, 2001An alternative to the World Economic Forum is the World Social Forum.
Shocking editorial on asbestos24 July, 2001Canadian national newspaper supports asbestos exports to developing countries and asks "why ban asbestos?"
KCTU ends sit-in2 August, 2001The union will concentrate on its campaign for rights of workers in "irregular" employment, the 5-day workweek, reform of the media and education, and issues regarding structural adjustment.
Deal reached at Philips Semiconductor2 August, 2001IG Metall settles the conflict at the bargaining table.
Cross-border union action19 August, 2001In his latest opinion column, the IMF general secretary underlines the importance of international trade union solidarity support.
Brazilian support for South African autoworkers21 August, 2001DaimlerChrysler workers at the Sao Bernardo plant will refuse a transfer of production or anything else harmful to the struggle in South Africa.
Deal at VW Mexico5 September, 2001The IMF Mexican Project Office reports the strike at Volkswagen Mexico is over.
Global union condemns murders at PT Kadera19 April, 2001IMF regional conference issues statement demanding those responsible be brought to justice.
New trade agreement is for the rich22 April, 2001The IMF general secretary questions the spirit in which the FTAA agreement was negotiated and says it will not benefit the people.
