New president for<br>Hungarian metalworkers7 December, 1999The Federation of Hungarian Metalworkers' Union (VASAS) has elected Károly Szoke as its new president, to succeed Lazlo Paszternak.
Trade unionists treated<br>like criminals9 December, 1999For simply trying to improve their working conditions, Indonesian trade unionists are being charged with criminal acts.
Park to run for Parliament1 March, 2000After serving four years as president of the FKTU, Korean trade union leader is switching to a new political career.
Peter Dantjie leaves NUMSA8 March, 2000An IMF Executive Committee member, the South African trade unionist has taken a job in the private sector.
Shipbreakers must shape up9 March, 2000With emerging international norms for ship recycling, Indian shipbreakers are beginning to feel the heat.
Managing director flees country22 March, 2000In an update on the closure of Applied Magnetics in Malaysia, the prosecution is unable to issue arrest warrants concerning unpaid retrenchment benefits.
Good news from Goodyear26 March, 2000Management at the Goodyear tire company in Guatemala has negotiated a settlement with the trade union.
IG Metall wins settlement28 March, 2000The 2.9 million-strong German metalworkers' union has called off warning strikes for western Germany after negotiators reached an agreement in 11th hour talks.
From IG Metall to the IMF3 February, 2000On February 1, Robert Steiert, from IG Metall's Frankfurt headquarters, joined the IMF Secretariat in Geneva.
