7 March, 2002A two-year contract offering improved conditions has been signed at the BHP Billiton-owned nickel mine.
5 March, 2002In order to protect its steel industry, the USA will place tariffs of up to 30 per cent on most imported steel, an action likely to lead to an international trade dispute.
24 February, 2002Job security takes top spot in this year's "Shunto", as some IMF-JC unions will not be requesting a basic wage increase.
20 February, 2002By filing for bankruptcy at a U.S. plant, the French-based auto parts supplier is attempting to renege on the collective agreement.
19 December, 2001The European Union governments and the European Parliament have negotiated new regulations on consultation in the workplace.
18 December, 2001Workers request international solidarity after the collapse of collective bargaining for a wage increase.
18 December, 2001With the project called "One hour for the future", three programmes in the region of Puebla are well on their way.