1 July, 1999The report contained a number of serious errors, says union leader.

1 July, 1999"International Metalworkers' Federation has set the standard for global trade union websites."

1 July, 1999An historical breakthrough has occurred for trade union organising in the U.S.

30 June, 1999The global economy does not pass a human decency test, ILO Director General Juan Somavia says to trade unions.

29 June, 1999Three U.S. unions continue their discussions on reaching their ultimate goal to unify.

29 June, 1999The past week has seen tremendous global trade union action in support of striking U.S. tire workers.

23 June, 1999The main theme of the Central Committee meeting of the International Metalworkers' Federation was "The Euro -- Impact on the Global Economy, Industry and Metalworkers."

22 June, 1999World metal union says that internationally agreed core labour standards must be incorporated in agreements on free trade.

22 June, 1999Central Committee elects new members to the Executive and has a new industrial department president.

21 June, 19997,000 metalworkers celebrated their anniversary in the streets of Helsinki, Finland.