Workplace accident in Brazil11 July, 2001Six workers at the Alumar aluminium plant suffered injuries requiring hospitalisation.
Miners in Colombia ask for support29 January, 2002600 workers at BHP Billiton-owned mine consider strike.
"Coins for the future"30 January, 2002A VW campaign collecting coins of former currencies of the European Monetary Union can help build a future for children.
Platform collapses killing seven, injuring many3 February, 2002An unauthorised concrete structure at an electronics factory in Thailand falls on a production line.
More job cuts at Lear4 February, 2002Auto parts supplier will axe 6,500 jobs and close 21 plants by the end of 2002.
IAM mechanics reject offer13 February, 2002Union members turn down deal proposed by United Airlines and vote in favour of strike action.
SKEI succeeds on wage deal21 February, 2002After three weeks of collective bargaining, Slovenian employers bend to pressure.
Japanese unions shift priority for 2002 demands24 February, 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 March, 2002Trade unions in metal industry maintain existing pay levels.
