"Employers, get organised!"16 May, 2000The IMF general secretary wants a representative and strong counterpart.
Chinese steelworkers clash with police17 May, 2000Thousands of angry workers protest unpaid wages and benefits.
Serb police shut down independent union18 May, 2000The government of Serbia ordered the confiscation of union materials and equipment.
Korean unions call strike22 May, 2000The KCTU, to which the IMF-affiliated Korean Metal Workers' Federation is a prominent member, is scheduling a general strike.
OECD agrees on Korean monitoring28 May, 2000The process for keeping a check on the labour rights situation in the Republic of Korea will be maintained.
Brazil's metalworkers on the march29 May, 2000The CUT Metalworkers are getting ready for their "National Day of Mobilization".
Dispute at Ericsson30 May, 2000The Electrical Industry Workers' Union of Malaysia has reported to the IMF that Ericsson, a Swedish multinational, is challenging the representative status of the union.
Defeat for Reith laws5 June, 2000National secretary of the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union calls for minister's resignation.
Situation not improving for Asian workers8 June, 2000The IMF holds its 7th Asian Electrical & Electronics Seminar in Singapore.