Court case dropped against GWU30 March, 2000International trade union pressure helped bring an end to the charges against Malta's General Workers' Union.
Strike avoided in Norway2 April, 2000Main trade union demands were met just one hour before 21,500 workers were due to start industry-wide strike action.
Joint activities by competing unions3 April, 2000The IMF's two affiliates in the Republic of Korea have organised a joint seminar on occupational health and safety.
Caribbean Ispat workers down tools4 April, 2000Negotiations collapse between steel company and union in Trinidad and Tobago.
Keep issue of currency transaction tax on UN agenda9 April, 2000The IMF was present at the meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the Special Session of the UN General Assembly.
Job losses for Argentinean autoworkers17 April, 2000Both Fiat and Renault are laying off workers at their car assembly factories.
Update on Norwegian strike4 May, 2000In a country unaccustomed to social disruption, the dispute can be seen as a protest against "the culture of greed".
EMF asks for<br>social dialogue2 August, 1999The European Metalworkers' Federation (EMF) appeals to the European Union to push for the further improvement of social dialogue.