24 May, 2000The tentative agreement for the private sector has been balloted.

22 May, 2000The KCTU, to which the IMF-affiliated Korean Metal Workers' Federation is a prominent member, is scheduling a general strike.

21 May, 2000The metalworkers' union is strongly opposing proposed anti-worker legislation.

18 May, 2000A prominent Venezuelan trade union leader, Andrés Mercau, feels strong fear and concern for what is going on in his country.

18 May, 2000Workers' delegation, coordinated by the IMF, feels positive about outcome of ILO meeting on transport equipment manufacturing.

17 May, 2000Thousands of angry workers protest unpaid wages and benefits.

16 May, 2000The IMF general secretary wants a representative and strong counterpart.

13 November, 2000Korean shipyard workers are fighting against lawbreakers.

12 November, 2000An international comparison within the metal industry of working time required for the purchase of various consumer items has been published by the International Metalworkers' Federation.

8 November, 2000The company is attempting to deny workers their right to trade union representation.