17 October, 2000Steel imports have again returned to crisis levels in the U.S.

17 October, 2000The president of the IMF's Swiss affiliate, the SMUV/FTMH, takes the helm of the Swiss Socialist Party.

15 October, 2000Yearly report by the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions documents trade union rights violations and repression in 113 countries.

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 September, 2000Marcello Malentacchi says that the IMF World Auto Company Councils have to be reviewed.

4 September, 2000The IMF-affiliated USWA negotiates agreement with tire company and averts strike.

31 August, 2000In addition to information on the employment situation and industry outlook, "IMF Auto Report 2000" contains a comparison and evaluation of new global auto alliances being formed and a long-term forecast on vehicle sales prospects.

28 August, 2000The Numsa congress has elected Silumko Nondwangu as the union's new general secretary.