Update on action for trade unionists in South Korea30 января, 2002In last week's NewsBriefs, the IMF reported on the January 22 Action Day for South Korea. The following affiliates also handed over protest letters and/or took other action:
Swiss prize goes to female metalworker4 февраля, 2002Lathe operator fought hard against pay discrimination.
Migrant workers to get cross-border union representation11 февраля, 2002IMF affiliates in Hungary and Romania agree on concrete measures to protect their respective members' interests.
Message from Korean trade unionists: thank you12 февраля, 2002The IMF will not let up its international pressure on Kim Dae-jung.
16,000 Indian steel jobs to go17 февраля, 2002Steel Authority of India plans large workforce reductions in a bid to cut costs.
U.S. imposes tariffs on steel imports5 марта, 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.
Shorter workweek rejected by Swiss voters5 марта, 2002Switzerland will continue to have one of the longest legal workweeks in Europe.
Deal reached at Cerro Matoso7 марта, 2002A two-year contract offering improved conditions has been signed at the BHP Billiton-owned nickel mine.
