20 February, 2001After nearly seven months of strike action at the company's nickel-mining operations in Sudbury, union members ratify contract offer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 September, 2001The hired thugs charged with a vicious attack on striking workers are before the courts, but what about the mastermind?