Macedonian union organises<br>protest actions12 October, 1999Expected plant closures may result in thousands of metalworkers losing their livelihood.
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.
Link trade union education<br>to core activities18 October, 1999A workshop with 21 participants from 15 countries has been held in Bangalore.
Nissan to cut 21,000 jobs18 October, 1999Plant closures, big spending cuts and management changes are part of a radical overhaul at Japan's second largest carmaker.
Ford and unions agree<br>anti-racist plan24 October, 1999Workers at the Dagenham plant in the UK have long complained of racial abuse and bullying.
Autoworkers bring plants<br>to a standstill25 October, 1999The joint one-day strike campaign coordinated by the IMF's Brazilian affiliates gets results.
Tough contract talk begins13 July, 1999Job security, health care and pensions are the principal issues in contract talks between the Boeing Co. and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
Venezuela warned<br>by global labour group17 August, 1999Venezuela's new Constituent Assembly has drafted a decree providing for the dissolution of the country's national trade union organisation, the CTV.
