28 May, 2002Legislation on job security would protect only those in workplaces with more than 10 workers.

22 May, 2002Thousands of striking workers Wednesday marched the streets of Buenos Aires, criticising the government's handling of the country's economic crisis.

16 May, 2002When male colleagues refused to stop watching pornographic films during the lunch break, she had to eat in the toilet.

12 May, 2002IG Metall receives strong international trade union support, as the country's biggest strike action in seven years enters its second week.

7 May, 2002The union representing workers at the company's contract manufacturing plant in Shah Alam agrees to call off picket following settlement of dispute.

3 September, 2002Agreement is reached without a conflict.

1 September, 2002The IAM would agree to a temporary contract extension, but company insists on its last offer.

1 September, 2002After strong opposition to job-cutting plans by the transnational automaker, workers and their union reach agreement with management.

21 August, 2002ABC Metalworkers organise resistance to dismissals of 656 non-production workers at Sao Bernardo do Campo plant.

15 August, 2002American transnational company refuses to accept recommendation of the Australian arbitration commission.