13 October, 1999An NGO puts forward the names of Ecuador's and Peru's presidents as nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize.

12 October, 1999The U.S labour movement organises Internet access to its union members.

12 October, 1999Expected plant closures may result in thousands of metalworkers losing their livelihood.

11 October, 1999IMF affiliates hard-hit by this summer's terrible earthquake.

11 October, 1999The UAW and Ford agree on pact and compromise on Visteon spin-off.

10 October, 1999Has power made left-wing parties conservative? Read IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi's column under Debate on this website.

10 October, 1999The supposedly trade union-friendly governments are not using power in the best manner for the people they represent.

30 January, 2000European Works Council president warns against the playing of one plant location against another.

26 January, 2000Workers' handbook includes sections on hazardous work areas, occupational diseases, hazard control and environmental effects.

24 January, 2000The theme for the KMWF convention was "Building an Industrial Union -- Empowerment of the Workers".