16 July, 2001The combined website of unions representing BHP iron-ore workers in Western Australia provides background on the long dispute at BHP and up-to-date briefings.

15 July, 2001The IMF's Portuguese affiliate is asking for international solidarity support for workers at Johnson Controls.

10 July, 2001The country's parliament has endorsed the ILO's convention and recommendation dealing with the prevention of major industrial accidents.

5 July, 2001Following a nine-week lockout, 87 workers at Friction Dynamics Ltd have been sacked.

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

3 July, 2001The IMF's general secretary underlines the need to make international institutions for world governance stronger, transparent, and having an effective social dimension.

24 October, 2001More than 120,000 members and non-members have taken part in the German Metalworkers' Union "Future Debate".

18 October, 2001Group adopts recommendations for building up global union structures to facilitate information exchange and cooperation.

17 October, 2001The U.S. Steelworkers say the government's inaction on steel is undermining the country's economic and national security.

15 October, 2001After taking strike action twice in August, 4,300 workers at Australia's biggest carmaker agree to a 17.7 per cent wage hike.