20 August, 2000Officials of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions announce the successful conclusion of the 74-day strike at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul.

14 August, 200030 per cent of the delegates to the Democratic convention in Los Angeles are union members.

14 August, 2000The WTO is a "nightmare" for developing countries, says a report presented to the UN's sub-commission on the protection of human right.

9 August, 2000Trade union membership in the labour force has declined in many countries, according to a U.N. report.

29 November, 2000Book is being prepared which will compile a record of memorials to workers.

27 November, 2000Wars have had devastating effects on workers and populations in general.

20 November, 2000As U.S. car company confirms its decision to shut down operations in Dagenham, 8,500 workers cast their votes.

19 November, 2000Atlas Copco (India) union had requested the intervention of the IMF and Swedish Metalworkers with the company's head office.

19 November, 2000As the widespread use of forced labour continues, the ILO takes unprecedented action by invoking Article 33 of its Constitution.

16 November, 2000Labour court rules in favour of workers' wage demands.