Ecuadorian union organises<br>permanent 24-hour sit-in19 December, 1999After laying off the total workforce, ARMET acts illegally by offering only partial compensation.
Korean unions stage<br>rally and strike20 December, 1999A high participation rate in the partial general strike has sent a strong message to the government.
New member of the IMF Secretariat12 January, 2000Toni Ferigo, from Turin, Italy, has joined the IMF Secretariat in Geneva.
Urgent situation<br>for workers at BHP16 January, 2000The Australian multinational BHP (Broken Hill Proprietary) has changed its tune, from one of a "cooperative approach with the unions" to that of assaulting workers' rights.
IMF salutes victory<br>of Ricardo Lagos18 January, 2000Chile's newly-elected president promises to work towards the elimination of the inequities and suffering of the 20th century.
ILO warns Pakistan<br>over rights violations24 January, 2000Following a complaint lodged with the Geneva-based labour organisation, Pakistani workers hope to see the restoration of their workplace rights.
Erika was a disaster<br>waiting to happen27 January, 2000The International Metalworkers' Federation renews its call to ban substandard ships.
New monopoly<br>must be fought31 January, 2000The IMF's general secretary is concerned about the high concentration of power which increasingly dominates our societies.
From IG Metall to the IMF3 February, 2000On February 1, Robert Steiert, from IG Metall's Frankfurt headquarters, joined the IMF Secretariat in Geneva.
Austrian metalworkers<br>oppose new government22 February, 2000The IMF-affiliated GMBE details its criticism of the new federal coalition which includes a far-right party.
