VW Brazil workers refuse new offer7 November, 2001Union says that plan does not address the workers' demand for a job guarantee.
BHP Billiton workers win major victory7 November, 2001Commission decides non-union contracts are discriminatory and victimise workers who choose collective bargaining rights.
VW workers strike in protest12 November, 2001Management has refused to reverse its decision to lay off 11 per cent of its Brazilian workforce.
New head of the ICFTU21 November, 2001Guy Ryder, current Chief of Cabinet at the ILO, has been appointed acting General Secretary of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU), replacing Bill Jordan.
USWA calls for tariffs on steel imports13 December, 2001Steelworkers say "illegal dumping" is responsible for much of the industry's downsizing.
IMF initiative on ICT21 May, 2001The IMF Executive Committee has endorsed a major project for the information and communications technology (ICT) sector.
Pakistan jobless rate rises27 May, 2001Union opposes retrenchment policies of the government and says real wages and pension benefits must increase.
Police to arrest KCTU leaders4 June, 2001The Seoul police announced on Sunday, June 3, that it will arrest the KCTU president, Dan Byung-ho.
Daewoo workers protest at GM meeting5 June, 2001Members of the Daewoo union greeted GM shareholders with letters opposing a GM takeover of the Korean company.
