3 October, 1999OSHA will cut standard for metalworking fluid exposure by 90%.

30 September, 1999Brazilian metal federations report brutality used against workers during their one-day strike.

30 September, 1999UAW workers overwhelmingly ratify the DaimlerChrysler contract, and union negotiators reach tentative agreement with General Motors and Delphi Automotive Systems.

29 September, 1999Pakistan's government steps up pressure to ward off opposition.

28 September, 1999The IMF-Republic of China Committee has written to thank all for their concern.

27 September, 1999Australian trade unions and churches have led in the campaign to put pressure on the Australian government to help protect the East Timorese people.

26 September, 1999The Norwegian metalworkers' union, Fellesforbundet, has decided to increase its international solidarity activities.

26 September, 1999Chinese labour group goes to South Korea for talks with fellow trade unionists.

22 September, 1999IG Metall Congress will take important organisational and political decisions.

20 September, 1999Members of the United Steelworkers of America Local 850 in Charlotte end their one-year strike at tire plant.