Labour unrest seemed to increase in 2002 compared to recent years as everyone from teachers to CableVision staff took to the streets at some point during the year:

January

CableVision infighting sparks a one-day strike.

Otis Elevator employees down tools in support of 43-year company veteran who had not received a paycheque in four weeks.

February

BTC workers refused to work due to what they termed "lack of respect from managers."

Around 1,500 BIU members went on a day-long strike and marched to the House of Assembly where they confronted the Premier on a host of concerns. Amid lingering disputes involving CableVision, SERCO Aviation Services and Stevedoring Services, the workers said Government had done little to help solve their problems.

The Premier promised to meet with them regularly in the future.

March

Trash collectors stage a sit-in to protest having to work in poor conditions at their Marsh Folly headquarters.

April

Fifty-two Universal Electric employees go on strike over conflict with new collective bargaining agreement, iIn particular, a clause that workers who are made redundant should receive 52 weeks pay.

May

Hundreds of taxi drivers go on go-slow or strike after Government stunned them by tabling legislation to force them to install GPS in their cabs.

June

Police consider protest sick-outs and other actions over a management decision to retain a shift system considered outdated. The Police Association hoped to implement an Island-wide system based on a five-day shift system that has been on trial in the Eastern division for the past three years.

October

Strikes shut down five schools less than two hours before union leaders sat down with Government to discuss mediation process.

November

Striking teachers march on Parliament the morning of the Throne Speech is to be delivered.