23 октября, 2000The impact of the liberalising economy was a main topic for debate at the SMEWFI convention.

18 октября, 2000For the first time, the Italian trade unions are calling for a general strike to improve working conditions.

17 октября, 2000Steel imports have again returned to crisis levels in the U.S.

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

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

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

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

5 октября, 2000

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

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