30 May, 2000The Electrical Industry Workers' Union of Malaysia has reported to the IMF that Ericsson, a Swedish multinational, is challenging the representative status of the union.

29 May, 2000Dispute began when a new work policy was introduced with no prior consultation.

28 May, 2000The process for keeping a check on the labour rights situation in the Republic of Korea will be maintained.

24 May, 2000The tentative agreement for the private sector has been balloted.

22 May, 2000The KCTU, to which the IMF-affiliated Korean Metal Workers' Federation is a prominent member, is scheduling a general strike.

21 May, 2000The metalworkers' union is strongly opposing proposed anti-worker legislation.

18 May, 2000A prominent Venezuelan trade union leader, Andrés Mercau, feels strong fear and concern for what is going on in his country.

18 May, 2000Workers' delegation, coordinated by the IMF, feels positive about outcome of ILO meeting on transport equipment manufacturing.

17 May, 2000Thousands of angry workers protest unpaid wages and benefits.

16 May, 2000The IMF general secretary wants a representative and strong counterpart.