11 April, 2000Trade union leaders address delegates at the IMF's world steel industry gathering.

11 April, 2000The IMF condemns the government's use of threats to suppress the general strike.

10 April, 2000The first court hearing was a success for Türkiye Dok, Gemi-Is in its struggle to regain fundamental trade union rights for shipyard workers.

9 April, 2000An alternative solution for a Rover buyout is being presented to BMW.

6 April, 2000"Globalising Social Justice - Trade Unionism in the 21st Century" was the central theme for the five-day ICFTU Congress.

3 April, 2000The IMF's two affiliates in the Republic of Korea have organised a joint seminar on occupational health and safety.

2 April, 2000Main trade union demands were met just one hour before 21,500 workers were due to start industry-wide strike action.

12 September, 2007Within a two week period, five workers die due to unsafe working conditions.

11 September, 2007IMF commends Gerdau for raising funds for people affected by the recent earthquake in Peru, but calls on the company to also stop the anti-trade union practices it adopts in Peru and Colombia.

4 September, 2007Detailed report proves allegations against Gómez are unfounded and fraudulent