1 July, 1999"International Metalworkers' Federation has set the standard for global trade union websites."

1 July, 1999An historical breakthrough has occurred for trade union organising in the U.S.

30 June, 1999The global economy does not pass a human decency test, ILO Director General Juan Somavia says to trade unions.

29 June, 1999Three U.S. unions continue their discussions on reaching their ultimate goal to unify.

29 June, 1999The past week has seen tremendous global trade union action in support of striking U.S. tire workers.

23 June, 1999The main theme of the Central Committee meeting of the International Metalworkers' Federation was "The Euro -- Impact on the Global Economy, Industry and Metalworkers."

2 November, 1999The theme of the November 5 joint European trade union campaign is "Work for the Shipyards: A Future for Europe".

31 October, 1999German union and government will get in touch with their counterparts in France to seek support.

28 October, 1999Two trade union officials have been arraigned by prosecutors to give their testimony concerning a KCTU good-will visit to North Korea.

27 October, 1999In many countries, right-wing political parties are speculating on people's fears in order to win votes among the working-class population. Read IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi's column under IMF Opinion on this website.