Workers are marginalized<br>in new ILO structure18 January, 2000Tripartite cooperation must continue to be the rule that governs the ILO, says the IMF general secretary, Marcello Malentacchi, in his new column.
Strike pickets at BHP<br>attacked by police19 January, 2000Unions are attempting to prevent the mineral and metals multinational from introducing individual contracts for staff in BHP's iron ore mining operations in western Australia.
KMWF votes for national<br>industry-based federation24 January, 2000The theme for the KMWF convention was "Building an Industrial Union -- Empowerment of the Workers".
Further update on Nissan26 January, 2000Japanese trade unions march in Tokyo to protest the restructuring plan and job cuts.
ADtranz workers take<br>to the streets again30 January, 2000European Works Council president warns against the playing of one plant location against another.
SMATA members lose jobs<br>as Delphi closes plant2 February, 2000The IMF is requesting urgent international solidarity with its autoworker affiliate in Argentina.
FO Métaux -- a union<br>on the rise3 February, 2000The French metalworkers' union has witnessed a remarkable, steady growth in recent years.
Workers' reps accept<br>Mannesmann-Vodafone deal3 February, 2000The workers' representatives on the Mannesmann supervisory board will go along with the proposed merger of the two multinationals.
Ford offers PC's<br>to worldwide workforce7 February, 2000The United Auto Workers and Ford have announced that as of this spring U.S. employees will receive their personal computer at home.
Delphi Packard to transfer<br>production out of Spain8 February, 2000IMF Spanish affiliates will strike next week against the U.S. multinational's restructuring plan.
