3 October, 1999OSHA will cut standard for metalworking fluid exposure by 90%.

29 September, 1999Pakistan's government steps up pressure to ward off opposition.

28 September, 1999The IMF-Republic of China Committee has written to thank all for their concern.

27 September, 1999Australian trade unions and churches have led in the campaign to put pressure on the Australian government to help protect the East Timorese people.

20 September, 1999Trade unions and environmentalists have joined forces in a challenge to dirty shipbreaking in Asia.

9 March, 2000With emerging international norms for ship recycling, Indian shipbreakers are beginning to feel the heat.

9 March, 2000The International Metalworkers' Federation says if GE Malaysia persists in its anti-union behaviour, ILO complaints will be forthcoming.

6 March, 2000IG Metall has signed an agreement with the German multinational which guarantees minimum social standards.

5 March, 2000The IMF General Secretary describes his reaction upon learning that Pinochet had returned home.

2 March, 2000Turkish shipyards have been taken over by the military and all workers ordered to quit their union, Türkiye Dok, Gemi-Is.