20 февраля, 2002By filing for bankruptcy at a U.S. plant, the French-based auto parts supplier is attempting to renege on the collective agreement.

13 февраля, 2002Union members turn down deal proposed by United Airlines and vote in favour of strike action.

11 февраля, 2002IMF affiliates in Hungary and Romania agree on concrete measures to protect their respective members' interests.

7 февраля, 2002COLOMBIA: On January 30 the IMF requested solidarity support with the workers and their trade union at the the Cerro Matoso nickel mine, as they are experiencing great difficulty to finalise a collective agreement with the owner, BHP Billiton.

7 февраля, 2002Dan and Mun express optimism and thank all metalworkers for their strong support.

4 февраля, 2002Auto parts supplier will axe 6,500 jobs and close 21 plants by the end of 2002.

3 февраля, 2002Brazilian trade union offices searched by men armed with machine guns. Safes and computers were stolen.

31 января, 2002Trade unions make joint statement to the World Social Forum (Porto Alegre) and the World Economic Forum (New York).

31 января, 2002Closure is part of its large-scale restructuring plan announced a year ago.

30 января, 2002A VW campaign collecting coins of former currencies of the European Monetary Union can help build a future for children.