20 November, 2002A demonstration including young daughters of union members will take place during the conference of the Confederation of British Industry.

12 November, 2002The IMF fully supports its affiliates and says the Italian automaker's strategy of mass layoffs is unacceptable and lacks a long-term plan for its employees. A general strike is planned for November 15.

6 November, 2002The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) has launched InsideAK.org, a website dedicated to providing investors and other stakeholders with reliable, independent and up-to-date information about AK Steel Corporation.

6 November, 2002A survey of the composition and location of the metal industry in India and the unions in this industry shows an urgent need to organise workers in the smaller industries.

7 February, 2002Negotiations have begun to determine new collective agreement for Germany's metal and engineering industry.

5 February, 2002Center-right government wants to make it easier for companies to lay off workers.

4 February, 2002Lathe operator fought hard against pay discrimination.

3 February, 2002An unauthorised concrete structure at an electronics factory in Thailand falls on a production line.

30 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:

24 January, 2002Unions in South Africa as well as Kenya are putting added pressure on the government of South Korea to release imprisoned trade unionists.