16,000 Indian steel jobs to go17 февраля, 2002Steel Authority of India plans large workforce reductions in a bid to cut costs.
U.S. imposes tariffs on steel imports5 марта, 2002In order to protect its steel industry, the USA will place tariffs of up to 30 per cent on most imported steel, an action likely to lead to an international trade dispute.
Shorter workweek rejected by Swiss voters5 марта, 2002Switzerland will continue to have one of the longest legal workweeks in Europe.
Deal reached at Cerro Matoso7 марта, 2002A two-year contract offering improved conditions has been signed at the BHP Billiton-owned nickel mine.
VW starts recruiting for "5,000 X 5,000"12 марта, 2002Carmaker will only hire applicants who are unemployed or facing redundancy.
IMF steering group meets on BHP-Billiton13 марта, 2002Metals and mining group continues its assault on workers' and trade union rights.
IMF conducts women's meeting in Southern Africa14 марта, 2002Strategies to increase women's membership and participation in IMF-affiliated unions are a high priority.
Bargaining talks collapse in Norway 25 марта, 2002Fellesforbundet says its members will walk off the job if mediation fails.
"Korean government afraid of the IMF"26 марта, 2002Former KMWF President Mun was released from prison yesterday (March 26). The KMWF, thanking the IMF for its support, says the Korean government was afraid of another IMF action.
Update on Burma24 марта, 2002An understanding has been reached between the ILO and Burmese government for the appointment of an ILO liaison officer in Burma.
