Venezuela warned<br>by global labour group17 августа, 1999Venezuela's new Constituent Assembly has drafted a decree providing for the dissolution of the country's national trade union organisation, the CTV.
Grave concern for<br>earthquake victims18 августа, 1999The International Metalworkers' Federation expresses its profound sympathy with the people of Turkey, and with all metalworkers and their families affected by one of the strongest earthquakes this century, and urges humanitarian support.
Tobin tax gains momentum<br>in Finland25 августа, 1999The president of the Finnish Metalworkers' Union favours levying a tax on short-term international capital transfers.
The IMF needs a newspaper/magazine30 августа, 1999The replies to the questions in IMF News No 4 are quite clear. There is a need for a printed IMF newspaper.
UK government bans<br>white asbestos31 августа, 1999After amosite (brown asbestos) and crocidolite (blue asbestos), now chrysotile is on its way out.
Americans work<br>longest hours5 сентября, 1999New ILO statistical volume highlights labour trends worldwide.
SKF unions meet6 сентября, 1999Three-day discussions will cover the IMF's Model Code of Conduct, the Euro's impact on metal industries, as well as restructuring at SKF.
Auto talks make progress6 сентября, 1999The deadline for UAW negotiations with the Big Three automakers is one week away.
"Restore confidence"7 сентября, 1999The international trade union movement calls on governments to start talks on new global links in Seattle.
