20 June, 2000The Central Committee votes on new Executive Committee member.

19 June, 2000IMF general secretary expresses concern to the Executive over the situation of African workers and on worldwide anti-trade union behaviour.

15 June, 2000AMWU members involved in an industrial dispute with Joy Mining Machinery have been locked out.

14 June, 2000A resolution has been adopted with regard to Turkey's infringement of the shipyard workers' right to freedom of association.

13 June, 2000Among the numerous items for deliberation, the 35-hour working week was hotly debated.

26 September, 1999Chinese labour group goes to South Korea for talks with fellow trade unionists.

22 September, 1999IG Metall Congress will take important organisational and political decisions.

20 September, 1999Members of the United Steelworkers of America Local 850 in Charlotte end their one-year strike at tire plant.

19 September, 1999The launching of the 15-million-member Union Network International (UNI) has been confirmed.

19 September, 1999A long-time friend of the IMF has lost his battle against cancer.