9 March, 2000With emerging international norms for ship recycling, Indian shipbreakers are beginning to feel the heat.

9 March, 2000The International Metalworkers' Federation says if GE Malaysia persists in its anti-union behaviour, ILO complaints will be forthcoming.

6 March, 2000IG Metall has signed an agreement with the German multinational which guarantees minimum social standards.

5 March, 2000The IMF General Secretary describes his reaction upon learning that Pinochet had returned home.

2 March, 2000Turkish shipyards have been taken over by the military and all workers ordered to quit their union, Türkiye Dok, Gemi-Is.

1 March, 2000After serving four years as president of the FKTU, Korean trade union leader is switching to a new political career.

27 February, 2000The Italian metalworkers host meetings for discussions on how to build a different future for the workers in the region.

27 February, 2000Slowly, with lots of difficulty and always on the brink of collapse, Russia is moving.

20 February, 2000As many as 1,800 jobs will be lost with the elimination of one shift at the Dagenham plant.

16 February, 2000In a demonstration of international solidarity with their Australian colleagues, Korean trade unions are marching in Seoul.