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.
Big blow for UK car jobs11 May, 2000Ford has announced it will quit car production at its 70-year-old Dagenham plant in east London.
AWU takes strike action12 June, 2000The dispute at Pilkingtons is over wages and the anti-union stance of the company.
IMF to meet in Birmingham12 June, 2000The Central Committee for the year 2000 will see an increase in membership of over three-quarters of a million metalworkers.
Huc re-elected at FO Metal Congress13 June, 2000Among the numerous items for deliberation, the 35-hour working week was hotly debated.
Zwickel makes appeal on compensation14 June, 2000There will be harmful consequences if German industry does not pay its share for past slave labour.
Anti-union climate continues in Australia15 June, 2000AMWU members involved in an industrial dispute with Joy Mining Machinery have been locked out.
Daewoo union, management reach accord3 December, 2000The Daewoo Motor Co. Workers' Union has agreed, on a provisional basis, to future plans offered by the company, and a delegation representing the rank-and-file have given unanimous approval.
