IG Metall seek<br>5-7 % wage increase10 декабря, 2001German metalworkers' trade union recommends a pay rise next year of between 5 and 7 per cent. Employers' association says the claim is "ignoring economic reality".
Finnish company Wärtsilä to close plant in Netherlands20 декабря, 2001The IMF's Dutch affiliate has requested an investigation as to the possible violation of OECD Guildelines on Multinational Companies.
Framework agreement signed with Italian multinational7 января, 2002Merloni Elettrodomestici is the first company worldwide to sign an international framework agreement in the metalworking industry.
Further appeal for support for Belarus trade unions9 января, 2002Government passes ruling in contradiction to the country's Constitution, decisions of the Constitutional Court, Labour Code and trade union laws.
Miners in Colombia ask for support29 января, 2002600 workers at BHP Billiton-owned mine consider strike.
"Coins for the future"30 января, 2002A VW campaign collecting coins of former currencies of the European Monetary Union can help build a future for children.
Platform collapses killing seven, injuring many3 февраля, 2002An unauthorised concrete structure at an electronics factory in Thailand falls on a production line.
More job cuts at Lear4 февраля, 2002Auto parts supplier will axe 6,500 jobs and close 21 plants by the end of 2002.
IAM mechanics reject offer13 февраля, 2002Union members turn down deal proposed by United Airlines and vote in favour of strike action.
SKEI succeeds on wage deal21 февраля, 2002After three weeks of collective bargaining, Slovenian employers bend to pressure.
