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Week of action<br>in support of strike

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9 June, 1999In June, 21-27 trade unions worldwide are mobilising their members in support of the striking workers at Continental General Tire in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

GENEVA: The IMF is supporting the action which is being organised by the United Steelworkers of America together with the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions, ICEM.
IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi is sending letters to all affiliated unions representing Continental workers, asking them to pressure their management to get the dispute resolved. 1,450 workers have been on strike for more than nine months in their struggle against the company's unfair labour practices.
The USWA has launched a worldwide cybercampaign on the ICEM website in support of the workers at the plant in Charlotte. Click here to take part in the campaign.