17 September, 2002Boonwat Sodok is a metalworker at a car parts manufacturer in Bangkok, Thailand. After being hit by the "Asian crisis" in 1997, Thailand is slowly recovering, and once again attracting foreign investors.

15 September, 2002Members of the IMF-affiliated International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) refuse to ratify company offer but decline industrial action.

12 September, 2002IAM recommends rejection of the company's last offer and strike approval.

10 September, 2002If mediation fails, South African car industry will see indefinite strike.

8 September, 2002Metalworkers will join forces with the construction workers' union by the year 2004.

3 September, 2002Agreement is reached without a conflict.

1 September, 2002The IAM would agree to a temporary contract extension, but company insists on its last offer.

1 September, 2002After strong opposition to job-cutting plans by the transnational automaker, workers and their union reach agreement with management.

21 August, 2002ABC Metalworkers organise resistance to dismissals of 656 non-production workers at Sao Bernardo do Campo plant.

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