GM to close Quebec plant25 September, 20011,000 jobs will be lost when GM shuts sports car plant in Canada.
Pakistan labour leaders support government26 September, 2001Pakistan Workers' Confederation express solidarity with the government's policy and stance regarding the fight against terrorism.
German metalworkers get agreement on training19 June, 2001IG Metall has concluded a collective agreement on qualification in the metal and electro industries of Baden-Württemberg.
FKMTU statement on layoffs at Volvo28 June, 2001The Federation of Korean Metalworkers' Trade Unions says that the Volvo Construction Equipment Group is violating the collective agreement.
KCTU goes on overall strike30 June, 2001The KCTU declares strikes for resignation of Kim Dae-jung government in response to a grave provocation by the government.
IMF Moscow office has opened its doors11 July, 2001Following a decision of the IMF Executive Committee, the IMF's Project Office for the CIS is now in operation.
Unions create joint website16 July, 2001The combined website of unions representing BHP iron-ore workers in Western Australia provides background on the long dispute at BHP and up-to-date briefings.
Sidex sold to LNM Holdings22 July, 2001Romania's largest steel plant has been bought by the owner of Ispat Karmet.
Striking S.A. autoworkers get international support15 August, 2001German DaimlerChrysler workers and their General Works Council will refuse a transfer of production from South Africa to Germany.
Conflict continues at VW Mexico20 August, 2001Over 12,000 of VW's 16,000 workers at the Puebla plant have downed their tools.
