26 July, 2000An official complaint has been made to the ILO over Belarus' treatment of trade unions.

24 July, 2000The KCTU has adopted a plan to oppose and defeat the government's campaign of repression.

13 July, 2000The manager of a Swiss-owned company fired all workers who joined the union.

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.

11 June, 2012Addressing the plenary of the International Labour Conference, Said Iqbal, the leader of IMF affiliate FSPMI, proposed that the ILC take action to improve wages and reduce precarious work.

5 June, 2012At the latest meeting of the OECD Steel Committee workers' representatives voiced concerns over the sustainability of the steel industry when major suppliers such as Rio Tinto continue to abuse workers' rights and ignore public warnings.