Caribbean Ispat workers down tools4 April, 2000Negotiations collapse between steel company and union in Trinidad and Tobago.
Update on Norwegian strike4 May, 2000In a country unaccustomed to social disruption, the dispute can be seen as a protest against "the culture of greed".
Finnish metalworkers elect new president14 May, 2000Erkki Vuorenmaa is taking over the helm from Per-Erik Lundh.
Bangladesh unions oppose child labour16 May, 2000Trade unions are pressing the government to ratify ILO Convention No. 182 on worst forms of child labour.
Strike at Sony Indonesia29 May, 2000Dispute began when a new work policy was introduced with no prior consultation.
GE contracts expire June 258 June, 2000U.S. GE unions are currently engaged in national collective bargaining with General Electric.
Celebrating an important anniversary3 November, 1999During the first 40 years of its existence, the ICFTU was busy fighting the other half of the world. Now, the situation has completely changed.
Chance for Avondale<br>union recognition7 November, 1999Workers at the shipyard in New Orleans, now owned by Litton, will vote on union rights.
