Tobin tax gains momentum<br>in Finland25 August, 1999The president of the Finnish Metalworkers' Union favours levying a tax on short-term international capital transfers.
The IMF needs a newspaper/magazine30 August, 1999The replies to the questions in IMF News No 4 are quite clear. There is a need for a printed IMF newspaper.
UK government bans<br>white asbestos31 August, 1999After amosite (brown asbestos) and crocidolite (blue asbestos), now chrysotile is on its way out.
Americans work<br>longest hours5 September, 1999New ILO statistical volume highlights labour trends worldwide.
SKF unions meet6 September, 1999Three-day discussions will cover the IMF's Model Code of Conduct, the Euro's impact on metal industries, as well as restructuring at SKF.
Auto talks make progress6 September, 1999The deadline for UAW negotiations with the Big Three automakers is one week away.
"Restore confidence"7 September, 1999The international trade union movement calls on governments to start talks on new global links in Seattle.
Send replies on IMF Solidarity Questionnaire11 September, 1999Welcome, willkommen, bienvenue, bienvenido, benvenuti, välkommen! Help us by sending replies on our solidarity assistance questionnaire.
Injunction slapped on union13 October, 1999The biggest union in Ghana has been forced to postpone an important conference.
Big Brother is watching you14 October, 1999A U.S. study shows that many employers keep close watch over their personnel.
