Flextronics withdraws job suspensions in Malaysia7 May, 2002The union representing workers at the company's contract manufacturing plant in Shah Alam agrees to call off picket following settlement of dispute.
Strike front spreads in Germany12 May, 2002IG Metall receives strong international trade union support, as the country's biggest strike action in seven years enters its second week.
Turkish unions, employers debate draft law28 May, 2002Legislation on job security would protect only those in workplaces with more than 10 workers.
Workers' rights violated at Auto Alliance (Thailand)30 May, 2002Management at the company's auto assembly plant in Rayong is carrying out a campaign of anti-union activities.
IG Metall and Amnesty launches campaign17 June, 2002The campaign calls upon the public to help politically persecuted trade unionists.
Daily arrests in South Korea27 June, 200223 South Korean trade unionists have been arrested during the World Championship in football.
IMF appeals for Dan's release30 July, 2002The IMF and its affiliates are calling on the South Korean president to grant a special amnesty to the jailed leader of the KCTU.
CAW begins Big Three bargaining talks13 August, 2002Current collective contracts with GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler will expire in mid-September.
