20 June, 2000The Central Committee votes on new Executive Committee member.

19 June, 2000IMF general secretary expresses concern to the Executive over the situation of African workers and on worldwide anti-trade union behaviour.

15 June, 2000AMWU members involved in an industrial dispute with Joy Mining Machinery have been locked out.

14 June, 2000A resolution has been adopted with regard to Turkey's infringement of the shipyard workers' right to freedom of association.

13 June, 2000Among the numerous items for deliberation, the 35-hour working week was hotly debated.

9 October, 2000The MTUC, with the full support of its affiliates, organises protest regarding long delays for settling industrial disputes.

5 October, 2000The United Steelworkers of America is organising a conference of unions representing workers in Alcoa, Kaiser, Pechiney, Alcan and Noranda operations.

5 October, 2000

4 October, 2000The International Metalworkers' Federation is holding talks concerning worldwide developments in the shipbuilding sector.

4 October, 2000Innumerable demonstrations and work stoppages are taking place against the backdrop of the regime's refusal to give up power.