1.   Although the council members rejected the appeal for a solidarity fund, the AFL-CIO has taken other steps to enhance its role in struggles against management.

2.   A Bosman solidarity fund has recently been set up, allowing soccer players who have profited from the court ruling to donate some of their proceeds to him.

3.   Ben Ali also pledged to combat poverty in his North African country and announced plans to constitute a special solidarity fund for this end, reports said.

4.   The Organisation of the Islamic Conference is also currently considering a solidarity fund to finance the involvement of Moslem soldiers in the force.

5.   Klestil said that plans for a solidarity fund aimed at paying reparations would be submitted to parliament next year.