1.   Georgetti of the labor congress has tried to smooth matters by explaining that the autoworkers union is only under sanction, a step short of expulsion.

2.   Cuban state television devoted several hours Sunday and Monday to coverage of the labor congress, showing Castro grilling local officials about details of potato production.

3.   Millan has his power base in the labor congress as well.

4.   The Oslo conference was called by Norway in cooperation with UNICEF and the labor congress.

5.   The labor congress accused police of attacking peaceful protesters, while police said the planned march was illegal.

6.   The labor congress holds much sway in Nigeria.