Deadlock in railway talks16 February, 2000IMF affiliate in Hungary supports the railway unions' strike.
Union leader arrested in Ghana28 February, 2000The ICU general secretary, Napoleon Kpoh, was detained last week as the government continues its anti-union campaign.
Hugo Valdez has resigned9 March, 2000Hugo Valdez has left his position at the IMF regional office in Santiago de Chile.
Employee refused leave to attend GE meeting9 March, 2000The International Metalworkers' Federation says if GE Malaysia persists in its anti-union behaviour, ILO complaints will be forthcoming.
Bulgarian unions to march12 March, 2000Annual procession will take place against a backdrop of hard times in the country.
Finnish metalworkers elect new president14 May, 2000Erkki Vuorenmaa is taking over the helm from Per-Erik Lundh.
Bangladesh unions oppose child labour16 May, 2000Trade unions are pressing the government to ratify ILO Convention No. 182 on worst forms of child labour.
The WTO and China21 November, 1999China's membership will make it even more difficult to include core labour standards in the next round of WTO talks but will force an opening of the world's largest market, giving us some access to the country.
The WTO and China21 November, 1999China's membership will make it more difficult to include core labour standards in the next round of WTO talks but will force an opening of the world's largest market, giving us some access to the country, says IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi.
