26 March, 2003The over 10 per cent cost-of-living increase awarded last November has already been eroded.

19 March, 2003Workers strap themselves to their machines to keep assets of bankrupt company from leaving plant.

16 March, 2003Protests continue since the steel group announced its restructuring plans in January.

12 March, 2003Labour-management agreement points to victory for the trade union.

6 March, 2003The union's main concerns in the negotiations dealt with pensions, contracting out and seniority.

27 February, 2003With no budgeting or other provisions for health and safety, workplace accidents and job-related health problems are steadily increasing.

26 February, 2003More action will be forthcoming if government does not respond positively to demands.

5 November, 2002Walkout called off as Korean government announces it will delay legislation dealing with the five-day workweek.

3 November, 2002In advance of the 2005 merger between the metalworkers and the non-manual private sector union, they conduct joint negotiations with the employers.

28 October, 2002The IMF urges the Turkish government to use its influence to ensure the dispute is brought to a satisfactory conclusion.