6 June, 1999Its objective is to achieve closer cooperation between IMF-affiliated unions at international level.

6 June, 1999Many guests from countries in the former Soviet Union attended the Swedish Metalworkers' Union Congress. Two unions from Belarus received awards.

6 June, 1999Another round of general strikes is being organised during the month of June.

3 June, 1999The union has warned the Clinton Administration that it will oppose any World Trade Organisation accession agreement with China.

3 June, 1999News items will be grouped every week or two into an IMF NewsBriefs.

3 June, 1999Debate will take place on revision of two ILO Conventions.

3 June, 1999Knowledge is power and free and open debate is necessary for democracy.

30 May, 1999This is the first time ILO standards have been the subject of a shareholder resolution.

30 May, 1999The merger was approved in mid-April.

30 May, 1999The solution to the problem, if conditions for a stable peace are to be established, is with the total integration of the Balkans into the European Union.