Trade unions participate<br>in mass demonstration29 августа, 1999The "March of the 100,000" converges on Brazil's capital to protest the president's free market policies and economic austerity.
Pact wins IAM approval1 сентября, 1999The contract negotiated by the Machinists and Boeing management has been endorsed by the union's membership and will thus avert a costly strike.
"Back to square one"5 сентября, 1999Despite calls from all sectors of society, Surinam's president refuses to step down.
Workers at Molson<br>accept new contract13 декабря, 1999CAW boycott campaign and plant occupation have been called off.
Bulgarian union refused<br>access to plant15 декабря, 1999The current situation at the VMZ company of unpaid wages and employment insecurity is leading to increasing social tension which could easily result in civil protests.
Renew labour contacts15 декабря, 1999The International Metalworkers' Federation and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions have sent a joint open letter to the Socialist International.
IG Metall demands<br>5.5 per cent pay increase11 января, 2000The world's biggest trade union, the German IG Metall, has presented its demands in the new millennium's first wage negotiations.
Top organising year for UAW17 января, 2000The United Auto Workers' union has announced that 1999 was one of their most successful organising years ever.
Anti-union tactics<br>continue in Ghana20 января, 2000IMF writes to multinationals selling their products through a Ghanaian company to call to order their distributor.
Deal will boost employment23 января, 2000Finnish metalworkers ratify an agreement giving them a pay raise of 3.1 per cent.
