Update on Norwegian strike4 May, 2000In a country unaccustomed to social disruption, the dispute can be seen as a protest against "the culture of greed".
EMF asks for<br>social dialogue2 August, 1999The European Metalworkers' Federation (EMF) appeals to the European Union to push for the further improvement of social dialogue.
Korea reunites for kick-off11 August, 1999North Korea clinched victory in the first of two historic football matches against a trade union team from the South.
Trade union rights<br>under threat in Malta22 August, 1999Striking port and airport workers have been violently attacked by the police and armed forces, with many arrests carried out.
Renewed hope<br>for workers at Avondale24 August, 1999The new owner of the Avondale shipyard, Litton Industries, is apparently more union-friendly than its predecessor.
Boeing proposes 3-year deal30 August, 1999U.S. aircraft manufacturer makes large concessions with their "best and final offer" in order to fend off IAM strike threat.
Great new tool<br>for trade union education2 September, 1999The International Metalworkers' Federation has just published a book - in cartoon format - which presents the IMF's all-important Action Programme in an easily comprehensible manner.
IMF loses friend14 September, 1999Juan Olaskoaga, former General Secretary of the Basque country metalworkers' union, has died.
