13 November, 2001800 delegates from 100 countries adopt a statement on the struggle against terrorism.

12 November, 2001Management has refused to reverse its decision to lay off 11 per cent of its Brazilian workforce.

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

22 June, 2000The IMF's Central Committee adopts statement of support for the Coordinated Bargaining Committee (CBC) of GE unions.

20 June, 2000Trade unions have to strengthen their international structures, says IMF president Klaus Zwickel.

20 June, 2000Speaking at the IMF Central Committee meeting, the general secretary reports on major developments for international metal trade union work.

20 June, 2000The president and general secretary of the IMF will express their concern for and dedication to human and trade union rights in China.

20 June, 2000Stephen Byers tells IMF Central Committee that unions have an important role to play to get a revised world trade system.

20 June, 2000Unions representing over 800,000 members have affiliated to the International Metalworkers' Federation.

20 June, 2000IMF Executive Committee recommends having fewer meetings.