Japanese unions shift priority for 2002 demands24 февраля, 2002Job security takes top spot in this year's "Shunto", as some IMF-JC unions will not be requesting a basic wage increase.
Results of spring wage talks in Japan17 марта, 2002Trade unions in metal industry maintain existing pay levels.
IG Metall rejects pay offer18 марта, 2002Warning strikes will begin early next week in eastern Germany.
Freightliner violates labour law 22 марта, 2002DaimlerChrysler-owned truck manufacturer uses threats and intimidation during last hours before union vote.
Dutch unions strike at Philips2 апреля, 2002Two IMF affiliates organise industrial action over wage demands.
IMF-GM Action group sets priorities 3 апреля, 2002Far-reaching changes in the global auto industry require closer trade union cooperation and improved communications.
Indonesian police attack Honda workers10 апреля, 2002Assault occurred during peaceful strike over wage negotiations.
Italian unions unite in general strike9 апреля, 2002The country's major labour centers, including the metalworkers' federations, have joined in a show of force against the government's plan to reform the labour law.
Great news from Korea25 марта, 2002Imprisoned for his trade union activities, the former president of the Korean Metal Workers' Federation, Mun Sung-hyun, has been released from detention.
