9 January, 2002Government passes ruling in contradiction to the country's Constitution, decisions of the Constitutional Court, Labour Code and trade union laws.

7 January, 2002Merloni Elettrodomestici is the first company worldwide to sign an international framework agreement in the metalworking industry.

6 January, 2002Two IMF affiliates, the AEEU and MSF, have joined together to form AMICUS.

20 December, 2001The general secretary of the International Metalworkers' Federation insists the trade unions must be consulted by any future government.

20 December, 2001The IMF's Dutch affiliate has requested an investigation as to the possible violation of OECD Guildelines on Multinational Companies.

11 October, 2001Union calls for urgent financial assistance from Irish government.

3 October, 2001The president of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, imprisoned for his trade union activities, was due for release on October 3.

30 September, 2001The IMF asks the Swiss-based Glencore International to intervene with its Peruvian zinc mining subsidiary to ensure respect for fundamental workers' and trade union rights.

30 September, 2001With the upcoming union election at the company's plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, management misrepresents the union case.

26 September, 2001Pakistan Workers' Confederation express solidarity with the government's policy and stance regarding the fight against terrorism.