27 April, 2000Trade unions the world over are paying tribute to workers who have lost their lives, been injured or suffer from occupational disease.

26 April, 2000For May Day 2000, Marcello Malentacchi explains in his new opinion column the enormous reaction against globalisation.

31 January, 2000Union campaign to protect members' rights to collective representation achieves first victory.

27 January, 2000The International Metalworkers' Federation renews its call to ban substandard ships.

26 January, 2000Japanese trade unions march in Tokyo to protest the restructuring plan and job cuts.

25 January, 2000The IMF fully supports its Australian affiliates in their fight to protect the fundamental human and trade union right to bargain collectively.

24 January, 2000Following a complaint lodged with the Geneva-based labour organisation, Pakistani workers hope to see the restoration of their workplace rights.

23 January, 2000Finnish metalworkers ratify an agreement giving them a pay raise of 3.1 per cent.

19 January, 2000Unions are attempting to prevent the mineral and metals multinational from introducing individual contracts for staff in BHP's iron ore mining operations in western Australia.

18 January, 2000Chile's newly-elected president promises to work towards the elimination of the inequities and suffering of the 20th century.