The comparative<br>value of working time14 June, 2001In the IMF's survey "The purchasing power of working time", comparisons are made between the time that has to be worked to buy food, clothing, fuel, rent, durable goods, income tax and social security in 63 countries . It's a horn of plenty.
IMF loses friend14 September, 1999Juan Olaskoaga, former General Secretary of the Basque country metalworkers' union, has died.
Half-million-strong union inaugurated14 September, 1999IMF congratulates the newly merged JAM at its convention in Tokyo on 9/9/99.
Put your governments under pressure!15 September, 1999A new free trade agreement must include the ILO's core labour standards.
Free trade<br>must be fair trade15 September, 1999The World Trade Organisation (WTO) must listen to the trade unions in Seattle, says IMF General Secretary Marcello Malentacchi.
Jukka Oas has left us.19 September, 1999A long-time friend of the IMF has lost his battle against cancer.
Union leader arrested in Ghana28 February, 2000The ICU general secretary, Napoleon Kpoh, was detained last week as the government continues its anti-union campaign.
Hugo Valdez has resigned9 March, 2000Hugo Valdez has left his position at the IMF regional office in Santiago de Chile.
Employee refused leave to attend GE meeting9 March, 2000The International Metalworkers' Federation says if GE Malaysia persists in its anti-union behaviour, ILO complaints will be forthcoming.
Bulgarian unions to march12 March, 2000Annual procession will take place against a backdrop of hard times in the country.
