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Tobin tax gains momentum<br>in Finland

25 agosto, 1999The president of the Finnish Metalworkers' Union favours levying a tax on short-term international capital transfers.

The IMF needs a newspaper/magazine

30 agosto, 1999The replies to the questions in IMF News No 4 are quite clear. There is a need for a printed IMF newspaper.

UK government bans<br>white asbestos

31 agosto, 1999After amosite (brown asbestos) and crocidolite (blue asbestos), now chrysotile is on its way out.

Americans work<br>longest hours

5 septiembre, 1999New ILO statistical volume highlights labour trends worldwide.

SKF unions meet

6 septiembre, 1999Three-day discussions will cover the IMF's Model Code of Conduct, the Euro's impact on metal industries, as well as restructuring at SKF.

Auto talks make progress

6 septiembre, 1999The deadline for UAW negotiations with the Big Three automakers is one week away.

"Restore confidence"

7 septiembre, 1999The international trade union movement calls on governments to start talks on new global links in Seattle.

Send replies on IMF Solidarity Questionnaire

11 septiembre, 1999Welcome, willkommen, bienvenue, bienvenido, benvenuti, välkommen! Help us by sending replies on our solidarity assistance questionnaire.

Injunction slapped on union

13 octubre, 1999The biggest union in Ghana has been forced to postpone an important conference.

Big Brother is watching you

14 octubre, 1999A U.S. study shows that many employers keep close watch over their personnel.

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