Show solidarity<br>with Malta affiliate23 November, 1999After police and military brutalised strikers in August, it is now the union which is being arraigned in court.
Seattle meeting is<br>a turning point30 November, 1999An international metalworkers' official says that the World Trade Organisation's meeting will mark a watershed in changing public perceptions about international trade and how it affects us all.
IMF opens office in Mexico1 December, 1999A project office will be set up to assist in organising and affiliating metalworkers in Mexico.
Union expels Nazi leader4 December, 1999The Swedish Metalworkers' Union has kicked out a member of the union who was pointed out as a Nazi leader.
New president for<br>Hungarian metalworkers7 December, 1999The Federation of Hungarian Metalworkers' Union (VASAS) has elected Károly Szoke as its new president, to succeed Lazlo Paszternak.
Trade unionists treated<br>like criminals9 December, 1999For simply trying to improve their working conditions, Indonesian trade unionists are being charged with criminal acts.
Tentative agreement<br>in Charlotte16 September, 1999The USWA's "Don't Tread on Us" campaign at Continental General Tire may have reached its conclusion.
Deal made in auto industry16 September, 1999After two days of round-the-clock negotiations, the IMF-affiliated United Autoworkers (UAW) and DaimlerChrysler have reached a tentative agreement.
Steelworkers<br>ratify contract20 September, 1999Members of the United Steelworkers of America Local 850 in Charlotte end their one-year strike at tire plant.
