6 October, 1999IG Metall Congress gets off to a vibrant start.

3 October, 1999OSHA will cut standard for metalworking fluid exposure by 90%.

29 September, 1999Pakistan's government steps up pressure to ward off opposition.

28 September, 1999The IMF-Republic of China Committee has written to thank all for their concern.

27 September, 1999Australian trade unions and churches have led in the campaign to put pressure on the Australian government to help protect the East Timorese people.

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.

9 March, 2000With emerging international norms for ship recycling, Indian shipbreakers are beginning to feel the heat.

9 March, 2000The International Metalworkers' Federation says if GE Malaysia persists in its anti-union behaviour, ILO complaints will be forthcoming.