30 July, 2000The metal industry employs approximately 70 million workers worldwide. It is a driving force of the world economy. Forecasts up to the year 2005 say that the number of persons employed in the metal industry will be less.

30 July, 2000In Mexico, the metal industry is the most important one in terms of both GDP and workforce, employing 38% of all industry workers. While the importance of metal manufacturing has grown, it has also proved very sensitive to cyclic fluctuations.

29 July, 2000Workplace racist abuse causes stress, anxiety and depression, says a new report from the UK's TUC.

27 July, 2000Prison industries expand which can cost jobs for U.S. workers.

26 July, 2000An official complaint has been made to the ILO over Belarus' treatment of trade unions.

24 July, 2000The KCTU has adopted a plan to oppose and defeat the government's campaign of repression.

13 July, 2000The manager of a Swiss-owned company fired all workers who joined the union.

11 July, 2000As dispute deteriorates at Joy Mining Machinery, workers determine a one-month work stoppage.

10 July, 2000Following a dispute over the introduction of a new working position, management announces mass dismissals.

8 July, 2000A handful of countries forced the U.N. follow-up conference, Copenhagen +5, to take a step backwards, says Marcello Malentacchi.