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.
Racist abuse in the workplace29 July, 2000Workplace racist abuse causes stress, anxiety and depression, says a new report from the UK's TUC.
The SPMI conflict with Sony1 August, 2000After having met the striking Indonesian workers at Sony, IMF general secretary Marcello Malentacchi is convinced that they will succeed in finding a solution.
Dick Cheney-led asbestos industry3 August, 2000Dick Cheney, the Republican vice-president candidate, have contributed more than $150,000 to members of Congress who sponsored legislation that would limit the ability of workers to sue companies for asbestos exposure.
"WTO is a nightmare"14 August, 2000The WTO is a "nightmare" for developing countries, says a report presented to the UN's sub-commission on the protection of human right.
"Support Chinese workers"20 August, 2000The IMF cannot isolate itself from developments in China, says its general secretary, Marcello Malentacchi.
Erwin defends policy of South African government23 August, 2000It would be suicidal for the government to change its policy from day to day, the South African trade and industry minister tells the Numsa Congress.
