17 October, 2000The president of the IMF's Swiss affiliate, the SMUV/FTMH, takes the helm of the Swiss Socialist Party.

15 October, 2000Yearly report by the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions documents trade union rights violations and repression in 113 countries.

9 October, 2000The MTUC, with the full support of its affiliates, organises protest regarding long delays for settling industrial disputes.

5 October, 2000The United Steelworkers of America is organising a conference of unions representing workers in Alcoa, Kaiser, Pechiney, Alcan and Noranda operations.

5 October, 2000

4 October, 2000The International Metalworkers' Federation is holding talks concerning worldwide developments in the shipbuilding sector.

4 October, 2000Innumerable demonstrations and work stoppages are taking place against the backdrop of the regime's refusal to give up power.

4 October, 2000World company councils and corporate codes of conduct are high on the agenda of IMF Steel Industry Steering Group.

2 October, 2000Belarus government intensifies its intimidation of the free trade union movement.

1 October, 2000Democratisation of Serbian society and cooperation with the Balkan region are essential.