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.

5 June, 20011999, 2000 and the change

5 June, 2001World Crude Steel Production (xmt)

5 June, 2001Global steelmaking capacity was estimated at 1,062 million tonnes at the end of 2,000, and is expected to increase, as a result of the establishment of new steelplants or through the refurbishment or up-dating of established steelplants.

5 June, 2001Prices etc

31 May, 2001The 14 U.S. GE unions invite GE workers worldwide to join them in building worker power at this mammoth corporation.

31 May, 2001The OECD includes "workplaces, employment and transition" elements in new strategy on sustainable development.

30 May, 2001Marcello Malentacchi refers to the important issues for strengthening the trade union movement.