New federation in Estonia26 April, 2000Two metalworkers' unions are creating one organisation to represent their interests.
Brazilian autoworkers victorious16 November, 2000Labour court rules in favour of workers' wage demands.
Facts about DaimlerChrysler26 November, 2000The merger of Daimler and Chrysler is no longer a "merger of equals". Download facts about DaimlerChrysler -- in English, German and Spanish -- on "IMF Main Web" under "Publications".
Improved maternity protection18 June, 2000Highlights of the ILO annual conference were the passage of revisions in the Maternity Convention, and Resolutions on Burma and HIV/AIDS.
Fine slapped on Oregon Steel20 September, 2000U.S. steel company must pay for over one thousand health and safety violations.
Climate talks to reconvene14 February, 2001Following the failure of COP6 last November, discussions will resume this summer.
Major meeting for aluminium15 February, 2001The USWA is scheduling a conference with IMF affiliates to discuss changes of significance in this all-important industry.
Finnish trade unions sue company for US$7.7 million18 February, 2001A complaint was filed in court for the breach of the Finnish Act on Cooperation in Undertakings.
