Big Three auto talks<br>wrapped up11 October, 1999The UAW and Ford agree on pact and compromise on Visteon spin-off.
Trade unionist murdered<br>in Sweden17 October, 1999Three young Nazis have been detained for the murder of a trade union activist in Stockholm last week.
CAW wins at Magna21 October, 1999After a concerted organising drive at the staunchly non-union transnational company, the autoworkers' union comes out victorious.
CAW ratifies GM contract25 October, 1999The autoworkers' union wraps up its Big Three bargaining saying their 22,000 GM members will move into the new millennium with greater hope and security.
From Hungary to Canada27 October, 1999Jean Lapointe will soon leave his post in Budapest as IMF Regional Representative for Central & Eastern Europe.
Korea investigating<br>soccer games28 October, 1999Two trade union officials have been arraigned by prosecutors to give their testimony concerning a KCTU good-will visit to North Korea.
Representing all workers worldwide3 November, 1999Since the collapse of the Communist system, the ICFTU has grown considerably. IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi congratulates the international trade union confederation on its 50th anniversary.
GMBE concludes negotiations9 November, 1999The Austrian metalworkers' union successfully negotiated its 1999 autumn pay round in just one week.
Unions welcome<br>asbestos ban29 July, 1999The European Union's action to ban white asbestos will encourage unions in many countries.
Joint campaign by<br>Brazilian affiliates19 August, 1999Major negotiations will take place in the auto and auto-parts industries.