France's 35-hour workweek22 September, 2000At the beginning of the 20th century, the official working week in France was 60 hours in six days. Now the 35-hour workweek has been introduced, in theory if not yet in practice.
One workplace, one union12 December, 2000Three different local trade unions, one blue-collar and two white-collar, have begun close cooperation at one of the Swedish multinationals, Ericsson Microwave Systems, in Mölndal.
The future of the troubled<br>Balkan peninsula15 March, 2001It is only the growth of an open and tolerant society, founded on respect for fundamental rights, that can give the citizens of the former Yugoslavia prospects for the future, writes Toni Ferigo, responsible for the Balkan region in the IMF Secretariat.
"The visits of the IMF to Balkan have been very important" 15 March, 2001A report from the IMF Executive Committee meeting in Geneva in December 2000.
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.
Metal unions to conduct joint protest in Sofia26 May, 1999Bulgarian metalworkers join forces for their "Day of Protest of Bulgarian Metalworkers".
Plea for peace in the Balkans30 May, 1999The solution to the problem, if conditions for a stable peace are to be established, is with the total integration of the Balkans into the European Union.
ILO debates child labour, maternity protection3 June, 1999Debate will take place on revision of two ILO Conventions.
A great opportunity to make your voice heard!3 June, 1999Knowledge is power and free and open debate is necessary for democracy.
