Strike likely at Boeing26 August, 1999IAM Boeing workers took to the street in the final week of contract talks between the union and the aircraft manufacturer.
Earthquake toll increases<br>in metalworking region1 September, 1999Turkish affiliate has written to express its appreciation for international solidarity.
A more international union26 September, 1999The Norwegian metalworkers' union, Fellesforbundet, has decided to increase its international solidarity activities.
Strikers injured<br>at Fiat-Betim30 September, 1999Brazilian metal federations report brutality used against workers during their one-day strike.
Growing concern<br>over health effects3 October, 1999OSHA will cut standard for metalworking fluid exposure by 90%.
Big Three auto talks<br>wrapped up11 October, 1999The UAW and Ford agree on pact and compromise on Visteon spin-off.
Trade unionist murdered<br>in Sweden17 October, 1999Three young Nazis have been detained for the murder of a trade union activist in Stockholm last week.
CAW wins at Magna21 October, 1999After a concerted organising drive at the staunchly non-union transnational company, the autoworkers' union comes out victorious.
CAW ratifies GM contract25 October, 1999The autoworkers' union wraps up its Big Three bargaining saying their 22,000 GM members will move into the new millennium with greater hope and security.
From Hungary to Canada27 October, 1999Jean Lapointe will soon leave his post in Budapest as IMF Regional Representative for Central & Eastern Europe.
