2 August, 1999The European Metalworkers' Federation (EMF) appeals to the European Union to push for the further improvement of social dialogue.

25 July, 1999Workers at Avondale Shipyard build union, despite court ruling.

25 July, 1999Workers at Ford truck plant in São Paulo fear that production will move to Bahia.

19 July, 1999For the first time the International Labour Organisation, ILO, is announcing a meeting far in advance on its website.

18 July, 1999Globalisation is the greatest challenge unions have been faced with in a long time, says the IMF General Secretary.

18 July, 1999After 18 days of picketing, the 300 Malaysian workers are allowed to work in a sitting position.

13 July, 1999Job security, health care and pensions are the principal issues in contract talks between the Boeing Co. and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

12 July, 1999The President of the Korean Metal Workers' Federation (KMWF), Mun Sung-hyun, was arrested on July 3.

8 July, 1999Toyota unions are forming closer links and intensifying their cooperation.

7 July, 1999Avondale shipyard has been condemned by the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA).