26 July, 2000An official complaint has been made to the ILO over Belarus' treatment of trade unions.

24 July, 2000The KCTU has adopted a plan to oppose and defeat the government's campaign of repression.

13 July, 2000The manager of a Swiss-owned company fired all workers who joined the union.

11 July, 2000As dispute deteriorates at Joy Mining Machinery, workers determine a one-month work stoppage.

10 July, 2000Following a dispute over the introduction of a new working position, management announces mass dismissals.

8 July, 2000A handful of countries forced the U.N. follow-up conference, Copenhagen +5, to take a step backwards, says Marcello Malentacchi.

3 July, 2000A few countries remain uncompromising on workers' rights.

3 April, 2001Members of the UK's AEEU and MSF have overwhelmingly approved the merger of the two trade union organisations.

29 March, 2001The ILO has condemned Belarus over workers' rights abuses.

28 March, 2001The IMF is requesting the management of Matsushita Air-Conditioning Group of Companies to act in good faith and reconvene negotiations.