Urgent situation<br>for workers at BHP16 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.
IMF salutes victory<br>of Ricardo Lagos18 января, 2000Chile's newly-elected president promises to work towards the elimination of the inequities and suffering of the 20th century.
ILO warns Pakistan<br>over rights violations24 января, 2000Following a complaint lodged with the Geneva-based labour organisation, Pakistani workers hope to see the restoration of their workplace rights.
Erika was a disaster<br>waiting to happen27 января, 2000The International Metalworkers' Federation renews its call to ban substandard ships.
New monopoly<br>must be fought31 января, 2000The IMF's general secretary is concerned about the high concentration of power which increasingly dominates our societies.
From IG Metall to the IMF3 февраля, 2000On February 1, Robert Steiert, from IG Metall's Frankfurt headquarters, joined the IMF Secretariat in Geneva.
Austrian metalworkers<br>oppose new government22 февраля, 2000The IMF-affiliated GMBE details its criticism of the new federal coalition which includes a far-right party.
Managing director flees country22 марта, 2000In an update on the closure of Applied Magnetics in Malaysia, the prosecution is unable to issue arrest warrants concerning unpaid retrenchment benefits.
Good news from Goodyear26 марта, 2000Management at the Goodyear tire company in Guatemala has negotiated a settlement with the trade union.
