Delphi shuts down plant in Germany31 January, 2002Closure is part of its large-scale restructuring plan announced a year ago.
IG Metall demands 6.5 per cent pay increase7 February, 2002Negotiations have begun to determine new collective agreement for Germany's metal and engineering industry.
Nationwide protest in Bulgaria14 March, 2002Over 22,000 workers are expected to join the march for decent jobs and wages.
Belarus union federation plans nationwide action19 March, 2002The Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus is fighting for a decent life and for workers' rights.
IMF joins complaint against China 4 April, 2002Following mounting repression against workers in the People's Republic of China, the IMF joins the ICFTU in a formal complaint to the ILO.
Global Metal Union mission arrives in Argentina7 April, 2002The International Metalworkers' Federation is demanding the involvement of trade unions in decisions over future economic and social policies.
Japanese metal unions join rally12 April, 2002Unions stage huge march in protest at the government's economic and labour policies.
Attack on Ford workers in Brazil21 April, 2002Military police, using batons and teargas, assault workers in front of the Camaçari plant in Bahia.
10 million workers down tools in India21 April, 2002The one-day countrywide strike paralysed industrial activity throughout the country.
