Tragic shipyard accident17 July, 2001At least 28 workers are known to have lost their lives at one of Shanghai's largest shipyards.
Correction for fax numbers at Cerro Matoso7 February, 2002COLOMBIA: On January 30 the IMF requested solidarity support with the workers and their trade union at the the Cerro Matoso nickel mine, as they are experiencing great difficulty to finalise a collective agreement with the owner, BHP Billiton.
Palestinian trade union offices attacked19 February, 2002The IMF condemns the shelling by Israel's airforce which partially destroyed the PGFTU headquarters building.
Norwegian metalworkers reach deal8 April, 2002Union is pleased with results and ready for the improvement in workers' purchasing power.
IMF publishes report on FTAA4 April, 2002The Free Trade Area of the Americas will present a major challenge for the labour movement. The IMF analyses its potential impact on the metal industry.
Daewoo union approves deal17 April, 2002A majority of the union's members vote in favour of a provisional agreement between General Motors and Daewoo Motor Company.
IMF issues report on stress and burnout10 January, 2002What are the general trends of this common feature of modern life and how are trade unions responding to it?
Violence worsens in Brazil23 January, 2002The CNM-CUT asks all IMF affiliates to put pressure on the government to adopt measures which will bring an end to the state of violence in this country.
Update on GM's takeover bid of Daewoo24 January, 2002The Daewoo Motors Workers' Union stands firm on its demands for job security and collective agreement.
