19 февраля, 2001After Italian carmaker announces mass dismissals at its plant in Poland, IMF requests they rescind their decision.

19 февраля, 20019,000 workers take part in a protest meeting in Minsk.

15 февраля, 2001The USWA is scheduling a conference with IMF affiliates to discuss changes of significance in this all-important industry.

14 февраля, 2001Following the failure of COP6 last November, discussions will resume this summer.

13 февраля, 2001Trade unions are victorious but the reaction against globalisation will speed up with such unacceptable employer attitudes.

12 февраля, 2001The International Metalworkers' Federation has invited its affiliates to participate in the first IMF Summer School.

11 февраля, 200158 per cent of the T&G members have voted in favour of a work stoppage.

8 февраля, 2001The longest contract ever for Sweden's engineering sector has been signed.

28 августа, 2001South African metalworkers express their appreciation for the international support they received during the autoworkers' strike.

27 августа, 2001After 8 weeks of strike action, the dispute at Maintrain, in Sydney, Australia, is over.