26 February, 2001The AMWU calls on national body to speed up the phaseout of the use of asbestos.

25 February, 2001Members of the Transport and General Workers' Union staged a one-day strike at UK Vauxhall plants.

22 February, 2001The past week has seen considerable resistance by Daewoo workers and the police, as unions fight for job security and an end to neoliberal policies.

22 February, 2001Belgian metal union believes General Electric's restructuring plans will affect most of Europe.

21 February, 2001The 4th sub-regional meeting of IMF affiliates in Central America and the Dominican Republic took place in Panama on February 16 and 17.

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.