Globalising union communication5 April, 2000A new website -- www.global-unions.org -- to be run by the international trade union movement was launched on April 6, 2000.
Turkish shipyard union makes progress10 April, 2000The first court hearing was a success for Türkiye Dok, Gemi-Is in its struggle to regain fundamental trade union rights for shipyard workers.
U-Metal celebrates 10th anniversary13 April, 2000Romanian metalworkers' congress agrees a number of resolutions.
FGMM-CFDT holds Congress18 April, 2000The French mine and metal workers set future priorities and elect a new general secretary.
New federation in Estonia26 April, 2000Two metalworkers' unions are creating one organisation to represent their interests.
IMF organising show of metalworker artist27 April, 2000In sponsoring the art exhibition, the IMF pays homage to the contribution of metalworkers worldwide to social progress and culture.
Big strike action in Norway1 May, 2000Nearly two-thirds of private sector union members have rejected the mediated 2000 collective bargaining deal.
Chrysler workers strike in Brazil31 January, 2001Workers protest against the company's intention to close the Campo Largo plant.
Climate talks to reconvene14 February, 2001Following the failure of COP6 last November, discussions will resume this summer.
