IMF to gain new members17 февраля, 2000Two additional Russian trade unions have opted to apply for affiliation to the International Metalworkers' Federation.
Ford downsizes in the UK20 февраля, 2000As many as 1,800 jobs will be lost with the elimination of one shift at the Dagenham plant.
Six one-day strikes15 сентября, 1999Strikes in the entire auto sector are being jointly organised by the IMF's Brazilian affiliates, CNM-CUT and CNTM-Força Sindical, in support of their demands for a new collective agreement.
KCTU chooses new leader19 сентября, 1999Dan Byung-ho, former president of the IMF-affiliated Korean Metal Workers' Federation, has been elected president of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions.
Exchange pact agreed26 сентября, 1999Chinese labour group goes to South Korea for talks with fellow trade unionists.
Recognition still unresolved5 октября, 1999GWU's members who went on strike at Malta's airport in August are asked to return to work.
IG Metall congress<br>in full swing7 октября, 1999Delegates are addressed by the leaders of their union and by the leaders of the German state.
We have the power -- <br>but are not using it10 октября, 1999Has power made left-wing parties conservative? Read IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi's column under IMF Opinion on this website.
Health and safety gains<br>at Daimler/Chrysler10 октября, 1999Workers win improvements in ergonomics, reduced exposure to metalworking fluids and renewed funds for health and safety training and research.
