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.
Henk Krul has passed away15 January, 2001Former president of the IMF-affiliated FNV Bondgenoten loses his fight against cancer.
Action day widely followed25 January, 2001Forty thousand GM employees throughout Europe show their support and solidarity with Vauxhall workers in Luton.
Sharper IG Metall profile28 January, 2001Klaus Zwickel, president of the German metalworkers' union IG Metall, has given the starting signal for a three-year continuing debate, "Without Taboos."
