13 March, 2002Ding Tei Bing is a metalworker at the port of Qinhuangdao, People's Republic of China. His country is going through fundamental changes as a market economy is being introduced. Ding: "If we do not introduce changes, we will not survive."

13 March, 2002Metals and mining group continues its assault on workers' and trade union rights.

12 March, 2002Majority of IAM mechanics at United vote in favour of latest contract proposal.

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.

5 March, 2002Switzerland will continue to have one of the longest legal workweeks in Europe.

29 April, 2002Workers this May Day must demonstrate against racism and xenophobia, says the general secretary of the International Metalworkers' Federation.

28 April, 2002Company refuses to accept court's decision in favour of Limter-Is.

25 April, 2002Two million workers lose their lives every year due to occupational injury or disease.

24 April, 2002The South African metalworkers' union Numsa accuses the BHP-Billiton subsidiary of targeting black workers.