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Otis workers in Chile on strike

18 diciembre, 2001Workers request international solidarity after the collapse of collective bargaining for a wage increase.

International metalworkers on crisis in Argentina

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

"Globalise social justice"

31 enero, 2002Trade unions make joint statement to the World Social Forum (Porto Alegre) and the World Economic Forum (New York).

Delphi shuts down plant in Germany

31 enero, 2002Closure is part of its large-scale restructuring plan announced a year ago.

IG Metall demands 6.5 per cent pay increase

7 febrero, 2002Negotiations have begun to determine new collective agreement for Germany's metal and engineering industry.

Nationwide protest in Bulgaria

14 marzo, 2002Over 22,000 workers are expected to join the march for decent jobs and wages.

Belarus union federation plans nationwide action

19 marzo, 2002The Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus is fighting for a decent life and for workers' rights.

IMF joins complaint against China

4 abril, 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 Argentina

7 abril, 2002The International Metalworkers' Federation is demanding the involvement of trade unions in decisions over future economic and social policies.

Japanese metal unions join rally

12 abril, 2002Unions stage huge march in protest at the government's economic and labour policies.

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