16 March, 2000The IMF general secretary, Marcello Malentacchi, comments on the hectic last week in the auto industry.

15 March, 2000With upcoming U.S. negotiations at GE, meeting demonstrates international solidarity with U.S. workers.

13 March, 2000Reacting to the coal mine disaster in Ukraine, the IMF says trade unions must ensure priority is given to occupational health and safety.

12 March, 2000The IMF's three affiliates in Pakistan have signed an agreement to form a metalworkers' council.

9 March, 2000Hugo Valdez has left his position at the IMF regional office in Santiago de Chile.

1 December, 1999A campaign to intimidate the leadership and members of the Industrial & Commercial Workers' Union must be stopped.

29 November, 1999A group representing the IMF shipbuilding working party will examine conditions and trade union rights at shipbreaking sites in India.

24 November, 1999Many activities are planned alongside the WTO conference in order for trade unions to make known their own agenda.

23 November, 1999The IMF Regional Office in Santiago, Chile, will open a regional website in Spanish and Portuguese.

22 November, 1999The International Metalworkers' Federation welcomes the news that the KCTU has, at long last, received legal union status.