Unions welcome<br>asbestos ban29 July, 1999The European Union's action to ban white asbestos will encourage unions in many countries.
Online debate on the future<br> of trade unions28 July, 1999International trade unions are launching an online debate on Labour in the 21th century.
Sex issues at union's conference27 July, 1999The Canadian Autoworkers Union, CAW, will organise a National Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Conference next year.
Union leader released26 July, 1999The President of the Korean Metal Workers' Federation (KMWF) was arrested and put in prison on July 3. On July 23 he was released.
Truck workers on strike25 July, 1999Workers at Ford truck plant in São Paulo fear that production will move to Bahia.
700 million Internet users25 July, 1999The global gap between haves and have-nots, between know and know-nots, is widening, according to UN report.
"The union is here to stay"25 July, 1999Workers at Avondale Shipyard build union, despite court ruling.
CAW-GM talks begin21 July, 1999Canadian Auto Workers union begins bargaining with General Motors on a new three-year contract.
New track back to growth20 July, 1999The Japan Council of Metalworkers' Unions (IMF-JC) suggests that the Japanese government, labour and management work together to overcome the economic crisis.
Labour impact<br>of globalisation19 July, 1999For the first time the International Labour Organisation, ILO, is announcing a meeting far in advance on its website.
