2 September, 1999The International Metalworkers' Federation has just published a book - in cartoon format - which presents the IMF's all-important Action Programme in an easily comprehensible manner.

1 September, 1999Turkish affiliate has written to express its appreciation for international solidarity.

1 September, 1999The contract negotiated by the Machinists and Boeing management has been endorsed by the union's membership and will thus avert a costly strike.

31 August, 1999After amosite (brown asbestos) and crocidolite (blue asbestos), now chrysotile is on its way out.

21 May, 2000The IMF is sponsoring exhibition of metalworker artist.

18 May, 2000The government of Serbia ordered the confiscation of union materials and equipment.

17 May, 2000IG Metall gives green light for debate on the future.

16 May, 2000Trade unions are pressing the government to ratify ILO Convention No. 182 on worst forms of child labour.

15 May, 2000

14 May, 2000Erkki Vuorenmaa is taking over the helm from Per-Erik Lundh.