Indian steelworkers discuss globalisation23 October, 2000The impact of the liberalising economy was a main topic for debate at the SMEWFI convention.
Korean struggle19 June, 2000South Korea is on its way up again after the Asian economic crisis. Industrial workers are once again at the forefront. The country's greatest resource is its hard-working, inventive people.
The Mexican metal industry 30 July, 2000In Mexico, the metal industry is the most important one in terms of both GDP and workforce, employing 38% of all industry workers. While the importance of metal manufacturing has grown, it has also proved very sensitive to cyclic fluctuations.
Struggle for survival<br>in Belarus12 December, 2000Europe's last dictator, the Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko, is trying to get the trade unions under his own control. But the violations have made them more united than ever.
The struggle in South Africa<br>is far from over15 March, 2001The role of the trade unions in South Africa has completely changed, says Silumko Nondwangu, Numsa's general secretary since August last year.
Where is the ILO going?18 January, 2000The ILO is changing. Its structure will be transformed as well, but not necessarily for the better.
