IG Metall to go on strike1 May, 2002First to be hit will be Baden-Württemberg, Germany's most heavily industrialised region, with Berlin-Brandenburg to follow.
Woman wins claim for unfair dismissal at Nissan UK16 May, 2002When male colleagues refused to stop watching pornographic films during the lunch break, she had to eat in the toilet.
Day of Action for South Korea26 June, 2002June 27, thousands of trade unionists around the world took protest action calling for the immediate release of imprisoned trade unionists in South Korea.
Yonca tries to intimidate strikers4 June, 2002Workers and union leaders are arrested as Turkish company enrolls the help of the state in an attempt to break shipyard strike.
Volkswagen signs framework agreement6 June, 2002The IMF welcomes the "Declaration on Social Rights and Industrial Relationships at Volkswagen", the first international framework agreement for a worldwide player in the automotive industry.
A journey from president to lathe operator23 June, 2002Following international solidarity actions, Mun Sung-hyun was set free from his detention in Seoul. He now wants to spend as much time as possible with his family.
Workers Reinstated at Auto Alliance (Thailand)10 July, 2002Four union activists went back to work today thanks to a strong fight by their union and to international solidarity.
Repression against trade unions continues to rise29 July, 2002The ICFTU Survey 2002 reveals an increase in the assassination of trade unionists.
IMF GS condemns bad ethics of new capitalism1 August, 2002Workers' jobs and pension funds must be secured.
No amnesty for Koreans15 August, 2002Although no imprisoned trade unionists were granted amnesties on August 15, the struggle for trade union rights will continue.
