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.

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.