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.
Tire and rubber strike ends17 September, 2001The South African metalworkers' union calls the outcome of the dispute an unqualified success.
USWA calls for immediate relief for steel industry18 September, 2001Steelworkers say relief necessary to prevent collapse of American steel industry and cite the need for self sufficiency to protect national security.
GM signs MOU for Daewoo20 September, 2001In its memorandum of understanding, the giant automotive multinational indicates it will not take over Daewoo's Pupyong plant.
Malaysia still denies workers' rights24 September, 2001The IMF general secretary says the time has come to bring an end to the issue of organising electronics workers in this country.
700 striking workers fired at Billiton company2 October, 2001Mozal, an aluminium producer in Mozambique, dismisses all workers and uses the police and dogs to evict them from the plant.
