Kvaerner to layoff<br>3,000 workers14 October, 1999Due to the current market situation, the multinational conglomerate will reduce its payroll.
Organising the informal sector -<br>We must face the challenge19 October, 1999The growing informal sector is posing a serious threat to the whole industrial relations system and all sectors of the economy are concerned, including the metal industry.
The struggle in South Africa<br>is far from over15 March, 2001The role of the trade unions in South Africa has completely changed, says Silumko Nondwangu, Numsa's general secretary since August last year.
Action day for shipbuilding2 November, 1999The theme of the November 5 joint European trade union campaign is "Work for the Shipyards: A Future for Europe".
The Socialist International - Where is it going?10 November, 1999It is surprising and disappointing that the Congress of the SI completely ignored the role of the trade unions.
The Socialist International<br>ignores the trade unions10 November, 1999It looks as though the Socialist International (SI) does not want contact with the international trade unions anymore, writes IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi in his new column under IMF Opinion on this website.
IMF regional meeting<br>on Matsushita14 November, 1999Trade unionists representing unions organising Matsushita workers gather for the Regional Matsushita Council Meeting for Asia and the Pacific.
Global solidarity<br>with Conti workers29 June, 1999The past week has seen tremendous global trade union action in support of striking U.S. tire workers.
WHO withdraws<br>asbestos report1 July, 1999The report contained a number of serious errors, says union leader.
Now to conclude<br>a fair contract6 December, 1999A new day has dawned for Avondale shipyard workers, as the company has at long last recognised their union.
