Jobs deal at Airbus UK17 December, 2001Agreement between the company and unions could save up to 1,800 jobs.
Worker consultation gets green light19 December, 2001The European Union governments and the European Parliament have negotiated new regulations on consultation in the workplace.
British union to step up fight for equal pay10 January, 2002The gap between men's and women's earnings in the UK is increasing.
UAW victorious at Saint-Gobain Abrasives16 January, 2002With the strong support of sister unions in France and the decision of the U.S. National Labor Relations Board, the UAW will negotiate its first agreement with the French-owned multinational.
UK Airbus workers agree on cost-cutting21 January, 2002There are reports of a new jobs threat, however, at the European aircraft maker.
Update on action for trade unionists in South Korea30 January, 2002In last week's NewsBriefs, the IMF reported on the January 22 Action Day for South Korea. The following affiliates also handed over protest letters and/or took other action:
Swiss prize goes to female metalworker4 February, 2002Lathe operator fought hard against pay discrimination.
Migrant workers to get cross-border union representation11 February, 2002IMF affiliates in Hungary and Romania agree on concrete measures to protect their respective members' interests.
Message from Korean trade unionists: thank you12 February, 2002The IMF will not let up its international pressure on Kim Dae-jung.