Grave concern for<br>earthquake victims18 August, 1999The International Metalworkers' Federation expresses its profound sympathy with the people of Turkey, and with all metalworkers and their families affected by one of the strongest earthquakes this century, and urges humanitarian support.
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.
Jobcut without an end?11 June, 2001Job Cuts above 1,000 announced until July 31, 2001, sorted by number of job cuts.
Q&A on Benefits<br>of Belonging to a Union11 August, 2001My manager tells me that unions or worker representatives only get between the company and its employees, is that true?
In what enterprises<br>are ICT workers employed?11 August, 2001The vast majority of ICT enterprises are small or medium sized, but there are also very large, well-known companies like IBM, Compaq, Nokia, Sony, and Microsoft.
New round of strikes<br>in Korea6 June, 1999Another round of general strikes is being organised during the month of June.
Dismissals<br>in aluminium sector6 June, 1999Approximately 4,300 workers are to be laid off by Corporación Venezolana de Guayana.
