10 April, 2002Assault occurred during peaceful strike over wage negotiations.

9 April, 2002The country's major labour centers, including the metalworkers' federations, have joined in a show of force against the government's plan to reform the labour law.

4 April, 2002The Free Trade Area of the Americas will present a major challenge for the labour movement. The IMF analyses its potential impact on the metal industry.

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

13 August, 2002The accumulation of such power is dangerous for democracy and development says the IMF.

1 August, 2002Workers' jobs and pension funds must be secured.

30 July, 2002The IMF and its affiliates are calling on the South Korean president to grant a special amnesty to the jailed leader of the KCTU.

29 July, 2002The ICFTU Survey 2002 reveals an increase in the assassination of trade unionists.

24 July, 2002After a month-long strike which began on June 24, the Kia Motors workers' union and company management reach settlement in collective bargaining.

23 July, 2002Trinidad and Tobago steel union threatens strike action if agreement is not reached.