Labor Unions seek cross-border links
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Labor unions are forming global cross-border alliances to share contract negotiation strategies and to create international workers rights and safety standards. Action has come at the mining and metals industries growing global expansion.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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Iron-Ore glut, price drop may lie ahead
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The iron industry has seen a 71.5 percent price increase for iron ore. Forecasts see prices at peak and possible product glut.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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