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Italian metal union takes strike action

4 julio, 2001Although a bargaining deal was reached for smaller companies, some disagreement remains in negotiations for the major firms.

Huge job losses possible at Iscor

5 julio, 2001Close to 21,000 jobs at risk if Iscor's proposed unbundling proceeds.

Workplace accident in Brazil

11 julio, 2001Six workers at the Alumar aluminium plant suffered injuries requiring hospitalisation.

Shocking editorial on asbestos

24 julio, 2001Canadian national newspaper supports asbestos exports to developing countries and asks "why ban asbestos?"

KCTU ends sit-in

2 agosto, 2001The union will concentrate on its campaign for rights of workers in "irregular" employment, the 5-day workweek, reform of the media and education, and issues regarding structural adjustment.

Deal reached at Philips Semiconductor

2 agosto, 2001IG Metall settles the conflict at the bargaining table.

Cross-border union action

19 agosto, 2001In his latest opinion column, the IMF general secretary underlines the importance of international trade union solidarity support.

Brazilian support for South African autoworkers

21 agosto, 2001DaimlerChrysler workers at the Sao Bernardo plant will refuse a transfer of production or anything else harmful to the struggle in South Africa.

Deal at VW Mexico

5 septiembre, 2001The IMF Mexican Project Office reports the strike at Volkswagen Mexico is over.

Tentative deal at Wheeling-Pitt

13 septiembre, 2001The USWA says that a first step has been taken to save the bankrupt steel company.

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