21 February, 2001The 4th sub-regional meeting of IMF affiliates in Central America and the Dominican Republic took place in Panama on February 16 and 17.

20 February, 2001After nearly seven months of strike action at the company's nickel-mining operations in Sudbury, union members ratify contract offer.

19 February, 2001After Italian carmaker announces mass dismissals at its plant in Poland, IMF requests they rescind their decision.

19 February, 20019,000 workers take part in a protest meeting in Minsk.

15 February, 2001The USWA is scheduling a conference with IMF affiliates to discuss changes of significance in this all-important industry.

14 February, 2001Following the failure of COP6 last November, discussions will resume this summer.

20 August, 2000The IMF cannot isolate itself from developments in China, says its general secretary, Marcello Malentacchi.

9 August, 2000The Belarusian trade union leader Aliaksandr Bukhvostau joins the IMF Executive Committee.

8 August, 2000The United Auto Workers' executive board has decided to endorse Al Gore for president of the United States.

3 August, 2000Dick Cheney, the Republican vice-president candidate, have contributed more than $150,000 to members of Congress who sponsored legislation that would limit the ability of workers to sue companies for asbestos exposure.