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.

29 September, 1999Pakistan's government steps up pressure to ward off opposition.

28 September, 1999The IMF-Republic of China Committee has written to thank all for their concern.

27 September, 1999Australian trade unions and churches have led in the campaign to put pressure on the Australian government to help protect the East Timorese people.

20 September, 1999Trade unions and environmentalists have joined forces in a challenge to dirty shipbreaking in Asia.

16 September, 1999After two days of round-the-clock negotiations, the IMF-affiliated United Autoworkers (UAW) and DaimlerChrysler have reached a tentative agreement.

15 September, 1999A new free trade agreement must include the ILO's core labour standards.

15 September, 1999The World Trade Organisation (WTO) must listen to the trade unions in Seattle, says IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi.