15 September, 1999The World Trade Organisation (WTO) must listen to the trade unions in Seattle, says IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi.
14 September, 1999The German metalworkers' union appears to be heading for a confrontation with German Chancellor and SPD Chairman Gerhard Schröder.
14 September, 1999Juan Olaskoaga, former General Secretary of the Basque country metalworkers' union, has died.
13 March, 2000Reacting to the coal mine disaster in Ukraine, the IMF says trade unions must ensure priority is given to occupational health and safety.
12 March, 2000The IMF's three affiliates in Pakistan have signed an agreement to form a metalworkers' council.
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.
