Korean labour leader<br>set free16 August, 1999The former president of the Korean Metal Workers' Federation, Dan Byung-ho, was released from prison in a special amnesty on August 15.
Trade unions participate<br>in mass demonstration29 August, 1999The "March of the 100,000" converges on Brazil's capital to protest the president's free market policies and economic austerity.
Pact wins IAM approval1 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.
"Back to square one"5 September, 1999Despite calls from all sectors of society, Surinam's president refuses to step down.
Stop the bloodbath8 September, 1999The situation in East Timor has deteriorated with incredible speed into one of total chaos, says IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi.
IG Metall escalates<br>pressure on government14 September, 1999The German metalworkers' union appears to be heading for a confrontation with German Chancellor and SPD Chairman Gerhard Schröder.
IMF Magna Internet Action Group launched27 May, 1999GENEVA/VIENNA: The IMF is inaugurating a new project in a major transnational automotive parts producer, Magna International, with a two-day meeting which began yesterday in Vienna of the IMF Magna Internet Action Group.
Cause for celebration over asbestos27 May, 1999EUROPEAN UNION: The Technical Committee of the European Union voted, on May 4, to ban chrysotile, or white asbestos, throughout the entire European Union.
Progress made for GE <br>to adopt ILO labour standards30 May, 1999This is the first time ILO standards have been the subject of a shareholder resolution.
IMF GM Action Group<br>takes off6 June, 1999Its objective is to achieve closer cooperation between IMF-affiliated unions at international level.
