February

International notes

Spain: Dockers hurt during demonstrations / Bulgaria: Steelworkers face dangerous conditions / Nicaragua: Banana workers march / Iran: ICFTU protests killing of workers / Nepal: Children protest child labor

German parties in a crisis

BERLIN – Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder of Germany no longer leads his Social Democratic Party (SPD).

You cant beat the bosses without passing the hat!

Congratulations to People’s Weekly World supporters and fund drive organizers who worked hard to raise money for the 2003 Fund Drive.

International notes

Haiti: Gov’t calls for end to terror / Sierra Leone: Disarmament process complete / Germany: Metal workers stage warning strikes / Cuba: Idaho legislators visit / South Korea: Auto workers demand leader’s reinstatement

International notes

Canada: Wal-Mart workers organize / Haiti: Gov’t TV station attacked / India: General strike set for Feb. 24 / Cuba: U.S. & Cuban psychiatrists meet / South Africa-Germany: Unions strengthen ties