19 января, 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.
18 января, 2000Chile's newly-elected president promises to work towards the elimination of the inequities and suffering of the 20th century.
18 января, 2000The ILO is changing. Its structure will be transformed as well, but not necessarily for the better.
16 января, 2000Three hundred workers lose their jobs as Makonka Electronics closes plant in Malaysia.
16 января, 2000The Australian multinational BHP (Broken Hill Proprietary) has changed its tune, from one of a "cooperative approach with the unions" to that of assaulting workers' rights.
12 января, 2000An IMF mission to India observes the acute difficulties facing workers in the ship-scrapping sector and says it is imperative global action be taken to ensure removal of dangerous substances before ships are sold for scrapping.
20 декабря, 1999A high participation rate in the partial general strike has sent a strong message to the government.
19 декабря, 1999After laying off the total workforce, ARMET acts illegally by offering only partial compensation.
