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

23 April, 2002Wage talks collapse. Union says employers' latest offer remains "provocative".

22 April, 2002With 20,000 more jobs to go, the company is taking drastic measures.

21 April, 2002Military police, using batons and teargas, assault workers in front of the Camaçari plant in Bahia.

21 April, 2002The one-day countrywide strike paralysed industrial activity throughout the country.

17 April, 2002A majority of the union's members vote in favour of a provisional agreement between General Motors and Daewoo Motor Company.

15 April, 2002

11 April, 2002The ICU in Ghana has won its long fight against the former government, which tried to destabilise the union and its leadership.

8 April, 2002Union is pleased with results and ready for the improvement in workers' purchasing power.

7 April, 2002The International Metalworkers' Federation is demanding the involvement of trade unions in decisions over future economic and social policies.