Examines the context in which voluntary private initiatives are developing. Reviews 258 codes of conduct, looks at labour issues covered by the codes and considers the relationship between the codes and international labour standards. Investigates social labelling programmes and socially...

Explores the development of joint voluntary initiatives and codes of conduct adopted in support of fundamental environmental and labour standards and shows how they provide new frameworks for the support of social dialogue. Provides case studies of several such initiatives and examines their...

Using an international comparative survey conducted by the ILO in 12 countries, examines the legal framework and enterprise practices (e.g. codes of conduct on AIDS, AIDS agreements concluded in important industrial sectors, as well as negative practices), the impact of the measures taken, and...

ILO pub. Working paper commenting on labour legislation provisions concerning the disclosure of information in respect of decision making and workers representation at the international and national level in multinational enterprises - examines multinational bargaining practices and the role of...