Daewoo union approves deal17 April, 2002A majority of the union's members vote in favour of a provisional agreement between General Motors and Daewoo Motor Company.
IMF points to role of Int'l Monetary Fund in crisis6 May, 2002Not only did the policies of this international financial institution fail in Argentina, but they led to the country's social and economic disintegration.
Peruvian steelworkers demand 8-hour shift6 May, 2002Company unilaterally imposed a 12-hour nightshift and openly defies the law.
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.
Philips postpones outsourcing12 July, 2001Under increasing pressure, management of the two Philips semiconductor plants in Germany will delay implementation of its plans until August 1.
