WHO withdraws<br>asbestos report1 July, 1999The report contained a number of serious errors, says union leader.
Mass imprisonment<br>of Korean unionists5 July, 1999The number of Korean unionists arrested in the first six months of 1999 has surpassed the yearly average achieved by the previous government.
Toyota action group needed8 July, 1999Toyota unions are forming closer links and intensifying their cooperation.
Change in trade union work18 July, 1999Globalisation is the greatest challenge unions have been faced with in a long time, says the IMF General Secretary.
Protesting helped18 July, 1999After 18 days of picketing, the 300 Malaysian workers are allowed to work in a sitting position.
Labour impact<br>of globalisation19 July, 1999For the first time the International Labour Organisation, ILO, is announcing a meeting far in advance on its website.
"The union is here to stay"25 July, 1999Workers at Avondale Shipyard build union, despite court ruling.
Union leader released26 July, 1999The President of the Korean Metal Workers' Federation (KMWF) was arrested and put in prison on July 3. On July 23 he was released.
Sex issues at union's conference27 July, 1999The Canadian Autoworkers Union, CAW, will organise a National Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Conference next year.
IMF shocked<br>over Nobel nomination13 October, 1999An NGO puts forward the names of Ecuador's and Peru's presidents as nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize.
