Greek unions take to the streets11 October, 2000An all-out general strike was called in face of growing unemployment and cutbacks in pensions.
Survey 2000 is out15 October, 2000Yearly report by the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions documents trade union rights violations and repression in 113 countries.
General strike in Italy18 October, 2000For the first time, the Italian trade unions are calling for a general strike to improve working conditions.
Indian steelworkers discuss globalisation23 October, 2000The impact of the liberalising economy was a main topic for debate at the SMEWFI convention.
Tension mounts in Venezuela7 November, 2000Trade unions stage protests as the Chávez government prepares for changes in the labour law.
Deal offers European trade union solidarity7 November, 2000Trade union members get free access to benefits when crossing borders.
Björndalen after Baehring15 November, 2000Kjell Björndalen replaces Max Baehring as head of the IMF Shipbuilding Department.
Rüdiger Sielaff has passed away15 November, 2000The international trade union movement has lost a friend and colleague, Rüdiger Sielaff, of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Germany.
International solidarity pays off19 November, 2000Atlas Copco (India) union had requested the intervention of the IMF and Swedish Metalworkers with the company's head office.
Strike ballot at Ford UK20 November, 2000As U.S. car company confirms its decision to shut down operations in Dagenham, 8,500 workers cast their votes.
