Spanish trade unions call for general strike11 June, 2002Unions have called for a general strike unless government withdraws plans to tighten unemployment benefit rules.
General strikes hit Spain20 June, 2002Millions of people supported trade union calls for general strikes on June 20.
Korean union leaders released!2 July, 2002Two more trade union leaders have been released from prison as a result of international solidarity action on June 27.
Belarus union bows to government pressure21 July, 2002The FTUB leadership elects deputy head of Lukashenko's presidential administration as the trade union federation's new president.
Ispat collective talks at impasse23 July, 2002Trinidad and Tobago steel union threatens strike action if agreement is not reached.
Kia workers approve deal, end strike24 July, 2002After a month-long strike which began on June 24, the Kia Motors workers' union and company management reach settlement in collective bargaining.
Agreement reached at Stelco's Hilton Works6 August, 2002USWA hourly workers at Stelco's steel-producing unit in Hamilton, Ontario, ratify deal, but union members at Stelco-McMaster Ltée in Quebec reject company offer and set up picket lines.
Strikes hit Uruguay as crisis worsens7 August, 2002Uruguay and Brazil are getting the ripple effects of the continued economic crisis in Argentina.
Many TNC's hold more power than countries13 August, 2002The accumulation of such power is dangerous for democracy and development says the IMF.
Job cuts at DaimlerChrysler Brazil21 August, 2002ABC Metalworkers organise resistance to dismissals of 656 non-production workers at Sao Bernardo do Campo plant.
