Awards to unions in Belarus6 June, 1999Many guests from countries in the former Soviet Union attended the Swedish Metalworkers' Union Congress. Two unions from Belarus received awards.
New study on financial crises20 June, 1999International metal union publishes document on economic globalisation and financial crises, their impact and the challenges they pose for metalworkers.
Policy paper on FTAA22 June, 1999World metal union says that internationally agreed core labour standards must be incorporated in agreements on free trade.
Historic influence<br>of the Euro23 June, 1999The main theme of the Central Committee meeting of the International Metalworkers' Federation was "The Euro -- Impact on the Global Economy, Industry and Metalworkers."
Forced to work<br>in a bad posture14 July, 1999300 Malaysian workers have been picketing against a new unhealthy work system since June 23.
A great change in trade union work15 July, 1999Regionalisation has to be part of the globalisation process and not its opposite.
CAW-GM talks begin21 July, 1999Canadian Auto Workers union begins bargaining with General Motors on a new three-year contract.
EMF asks for<br>social dialogue2 August, 1999The European Metalworkers' Federation (EMF) appeals to the European Union to push for the further improvement of social dialogue.
Korea reunites for kick-off11 August, 1999North Korea clinched victory in the first of two historic football matches against a trade union team from the South.
Trade union rights<br>under threat in Malta22 August, 1999Striking port and airport workers have been violently attacked by the police and armed forces, with many arrests carried out.
