18 July, 2001Italian carmaker says it will cut output by 18,000 units.

17 July, 2001Unhappy over Tony Blair's stand on public sector privatisation, the general workers' union will reduce its financial backing.

16 July, 2001International trade union support helped to resolve the conflict at Johnson Controls.

12 July, 2001Under increasing pressure, management of the two Philips semiconductor plants in Germany will delay implementation of its plans until August 1.

18 September, 2001Steelworkers say relief necessary to prevent collapse of American steel industry and cite the need for self sufficiency to protect national security.

17 September, 2001In November 2001, the 30th IMF World Congress will take place in Sydney, Australia. One of the problems in Australia today is the decline of industry. The massive attack on jobs in the manufacturing industry is also taking its toll on union membership.

17 September, 2001The U.S. 14-member Coordinated Bargaining Committee of GE Unions will assist GE-Chile workers who are entering their third week of strike action.

17 September, 2001Workers and their trade union were forced to stop a peaceful picket in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

11 September, 2001The following letter concerning the terrorist attacks in the USA was September 12 sent by the general secretary of the International Metalworkers' Federation to all IMF affiliates.

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