IG Metall congress<br>in full swing7 октября, 1999Delegates are addressed by the leaders of their union and by the leaders of the German state.
We have the power -- <br>but are not using it10 октября, 1999Has power made left-wing parties conservative? Read IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi's column under IMF Opinion on this website.
Health and safety gains<br>at Daimler/Chrysler10 октября, 1999Workers win improvements in ergonomics, reduced exposure to metalworking fluids and renewed funds for health and safety training and research.
Web portals to the unions12 октября, 1999The U.S labour movement organises Internet access to its union members.
Macedonian union organises<br>protest actions12 октября, 1999Expected plant closures may result in thousands of metalworkers losing their livelihood.
KCTU gets formal nod<br>from government22 ноября, 1999The International Metalworkers' Federation welcomes the news that the KCTU has, at long last, received legal union status.
Trade unions will be<br>present in Seattle24 ноября, 1999Many activities are planned alongside the WTO conference in order for trade unions to make known their own agenda.
FKTU stages mass rally25 ноября, 1999With the government and employers sticking to their old positions, the trade unions are determined to have their say.
Mannesmann fights<br>Vodafone takeover28 ноября, 1999IG Metall rejects Vodafone's hostile takeover bid of the German industrial giant Mannesmann.