30 July, 2000The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, ZCTU, has endorsed a one-day national strike today, Wednesday.

26 July, 2000Mozambique's main labour union called off plans for a national strike on Wednesday after a deal with government late on Tuesday

25 July, 20002.730 mine workers in China have been killed so far only this year.

20 July, 2000A high profile campaign is underway in Australia to save the National OHS Commission from decimation by the conservative government.

13 March, 2002Learning more about the realities of Muslim societies, and of Arab societies in particular, is undoubtedly a crucial part of the struggle to achieve a new world order, writes Toni Ferigo, responsible for the Maghreb region in the IMF Secretariat.

13 March, 2002Ding Tei Bing is a metalworker at the port of Qinhuangdao, People's Republic of China. His country is going through fundamental changes as a market economy is being introduced. Ding: "If we do not introduce changes, we will not survive."

13 March, 2002Metals and mining group continues its assault on workers' and trade union rights.

12 March, 2002Majority of IAM mechanics at United vote in favour of latest contract proposal.

7 March, 2002A two-year contract offering improved conditions has been signed at the BHP Billiton-owned nickel mine.

5 March, 2002In order to protect its steel industry, the USA will place tariffs of up to 30 per cent on most imported steel, an action likely to lead to an international trade dispute.