New study on financial crises20 June, 1999International metal union publishes document on economic globalisation and financial crises, their impact and the challenges they pose for metalworkers.
Policy paper on FTAA22 June, 1999World metal union says that internationally agreed core labour standards must be incorporated in agreements on free trade.
Historic influence<br>of the Euro23 June, 1999The main theme of the Central Committee meeting of the International Metalworkers' Federation was "The Euro -- Impact on the Global Economy, Industry and Metalworkers."
Forced to work<br>in a bad posture14 July, 1999300 Malaysian workers have been picketing against a new unhealthy work system since June 23.
A great change in trade union work15 July, 1999Regionalisation has to be part of the globalisation process and not its opposite.
CAW-GM talks begin21 July, 1999Canadian Auto Workers union begins bargaining with General Motors on a new three-year contract.
Help reduce youth unemployment15 December, 1999IG Metall is pressing for lowering the retirement age to 60.
Dispute is escalating at BHP25 January, 2000The IMF fully supports its Australian affiliates in their fight to protect the fundamental human and trade union right to bargain collectively.
Ruling goes against BHP31 January, 2000Union campaign to protect members' rights to collective representation achieves first victory.
Help reinstate<br>the Sammi workers9 February, 2000Support the KCTU-KMWF postcard campaign by ordering and sending your postcards to the South Korean authorities.