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Great news from Korea

25 marzo, 2002Imprisoned for his trade union activities, the former president of the Korean Metal Workers' Federation, Mun Sung-hyun, has been released from detention.

Mission issues statement on Argentina

12 abril, 2002Following an on-the-spot assessment of what led to the unprecedented crisis in Argentina and its further development, the IMF delegation responds with clear demands.

"Italian unions are fighting for all workers"

15 abril, 2002The IMF general secretary says the government of Silvio Berlusconi is not telling the truth in its attempt to change Italian labour legislation.

Workers at Tenneco-Walker return to the job

2 mayo, 2002The dispute at the exhaust systems plant in Adelaide was resolved when company agreed to establish bank guarantee for entitlements.

IG Metall deal widely adopted

23 mayo, 2002Four per cent pay rise ended strikes in Baden-Württemberg. This week, other regions have adopted the settlement.

Protests sweep Argentina

22 mayo, 2002Thousands of striking workers Wednesday marched the streets of Buenos Aires, criticising the government's handling of the country's economic crisis.

Greek affiliate secures agreement

5 junio, 2002The union representing construction equipment operators has signed the first of six collective contracts for their branch.

Spanish trade unions call for general strike

11 junio, 2002Unions have called for a general strike unless government withdraws plans to tighten unemployment benefit rules.

General strikes hit Spain

20 junio, 2002Millions of people supported trade union calls for general strikes on June 20.

Korean union leaders released!

2 julio, 2002Two more trade union leaders have been released from prison as a result of international solidarity action on June 27.

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