Bangladesh unions oppose child labour16 May, 2000Trade unions are pressing the government to ratify ILO Convention No. 182 on worst forms of child labour.
Strike at Sony Indonesia29 May, 2000Dispute began when a new work policy was introduced with no prior consultation.
GE contracts expire June 258 June, 2000U.S. GE unions are currently engaged in national collective bargaining with General Electric.
Celebrating an important anniversary3 November, 1999During the first 40 years of its existence, the ICFTU was busy fighting the other half of the world. Now, the situation has completely changed.
Chance for Avondale<br>union recognition7 November, 1999Workers at the shipyard in New Orleans, now owned by Litton, will vote on union rights.
Nissan update10 November, 1999Following is additional information regarding the radical overhaul of Japan's second-largest carmaker.
Mauritius union<br>appeals to IMF11 November, 1999Occupational health and safety legislation is grossly outdated, putting many workers in danger of exposure and contamination to harmful substances.
UK workers obtain<br>big increase at Ford15 November, 1999First-ever bargaining pact for a three-year period has been reached between the unions and Ford.
Alfred Dannenberg 1906-199918 November, 1999Former official of IG Metall and IMF assistant general secretary, Alfred Dannenberg was a man of great integrity and commitment to human and trade union rights.
