5 September, 1999New ILO statistical volume highlights labour trends worldwide.

5 September, 1999Despite calls from all sectors of society, Surinam's president refuses to step down.

21 June, 2000Speakers in the IMF Central Committee discussion on liberalised global trade insist on core labour standards in rules on trade.

20 June, 2000The Central Committee votes on new Executive Committee member.

19 June, 2000IMF general secretary expresses concern to the Executive over the situation of African workers and on worldwide anti-trade union behaviour.

15 June, 2000AMWU members involved in an industrial dispute with Joy Mining Machinery have been locked out.

14 June, 2000A resolution has been adopted with regard to Turkey's infringement of the shipyard workers' right to freedom of association.

13 June, 2000Among the numerous items for deliberation, the 35-hour working week was hotly debated.

8 June, 2000U.S. GE unions are currently engaged in national collective bargaining with General Electric.

8 June, 2000The IMF holds its 7th Asian Electrical & Electronics Seminar in Singapore.