Day of Action for South Korea26 June, 2002June 27, thousands of trade unionists around the world took protest action calling for the immediate release of imprisoned trade unionists in South Korea.
Yonca tries to intimidate strikers4 June, 2002Workers and union leaders are arrested as Turkish company enrolls the help of the state in an attempt to break shipyard strike.
Volkswagen signs framework agreement6 June, 2002The IMF welcomes the "Declaration on Social Rights and Industrial Relationships at Volkswagen", the first international framework agreement for a worldwide player in the automotive industry.
Fiat to cut 6,000 jobs11 December, 2001Fiat plans to cut 6,000 jobs and close or decrease production at 18 car plants.
VW workers help Puebla street children18 December, 2001With the project called "One hour for the future", three programmes in the region of Puebla are well on their way.
Launch of UK "super" union6 January, 2002Two IMF affiliates, the AEEU and MSF, have joined together to form AMICUS.
CNM-CUT office robbed3 February, 2002Brazilian trade union offices searched by men armed with machine guns. Safes and computers were stolen.
Italian workers resist labour law reform5 February, 2002Center-right government wants to make it easier for companies to lay off workers.
IMF visits imprisoned Korean trade unionists7 February, 2002Dan and Mun express optimism and thank all metalworkers for their strong support.
IMF organises international solidarity on Valeo20 February, 2002By filing for bankruptcy at a U.S. plant, the French-based auto parts supplier is attempting to renege on the collective agreement.
