Belarus unions file complaint29 June, 2000The ILO's office in Moscow reports an official trade union complaint against the Belarus government.
Sony Indonesia fires 1,007 workers10 July, 2000Following a dispute over the introduction of a new working position, management announces mass dismissals.
"Solidarity guards" attack workers13 July, 2000A violent assault on trade union members of Lomenik-SBSI shows the sad reality of trade union rights in Indonesia.
Belarus unions get support26 July, 2000An official complaint has been made to the ILO over Belarus' treatment of trade unions.
Biggest-ever IMF-GE meeting15 March, 2000With upcoming U.S. negotiations at GE, meeting demonstrates international solidarity with U.S. workers.
Unions make progress with BHP20 March, 2000The unions and the mineral and metals multinational are talking to each other.
Norway may see strike action29 March, 2000Bargaining talks have broken down between the trade union center and employers.
Best wishes to ICFTU Congress30 March, 2000In Marcello Malentacchi's new opinion column, he comments on the upcoming discussions in Durban and the importance of their follow-up.