12 February, 2001The metalworkers' union, FETIM, is asking for international condemnation of brutal government repression.

11 February, 2001UAW leaders have written letters in support of the workers at GM's Luton plant.

7 February, 2001To highlight their struggle to preserve their workplace and jobs, a march is planned in Amiens.

6 February, 2001Workers and their trade union charge that Billiton's Colombian subsidiary is cutting corners to maximise short-term returns.

5 February, 2001The company's South African subsidiary has requested a review of the ruling made by the CCMA.

4 February, 2001The Daewoo Motor trade union will visit France and Morocco to search for the former Daewoo Group chairman, who is in hiding.

31 January, 2001Workers protest against the company's intention to close the Campo Largo plant.

31 January, 2001The well-known Japanese machine tool manufacturer will close one plant and reduce the workforce in another.

30 January, 2001

7 November, 2000Trade unions stage protests as the Chávez government prepares for changes in the labour law.