21 February, 2002After three weeks of collective bargaining, Slovenian employers bend to pressure.

19 February, 2002The IMF condemns the shelling by Israel's airforce which partially destroyed the PGFTU headquarters building.

17 February, 2002Steel Authority of India plans large workforce reductions in a bid to cut costs.

12 February, 2002The IMF will not let up its international pressure on Kim Dae-jung.

11 February, 2002

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.

24 October, 2001More than 120,000 members and non-members have taken part in the German Metalworkers' Union "Future Debate".

18 October, 2001Group adopts recommendations for building up global union structures to facilitate information exchange and cooperation.