Based on an review of existing literature on the subject, the paper provides an interregional review of the trends in social dialogue, including the state of ratification and progress in application of relevant ILO Conventions as they affect education workers and systems, as well as the climate,...

Discusses the principles of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations and the Committee on Freedom of Association concerning the freedom of association and collective bargaining rights of workers in export processing zones (EPZs), the recommedations made by...

Mesure l'influence de l'application des normes fondamentales du travail sur le fonctionnement et les performances des entreprises, les contraintes à leur mise en oeuvre, et fait des propositions pour assurer une promotion efficace des normes.

Analiza la discriminación que padecen los trabajadores indígenas que practican la ganadería extensiva en condiciones de trabajo forzoso y servidumbre por deudas, en regiones de Paraguay.

Presents a method of the assessment of progress made towards decent work using normative indicators of the ratification and implementation of ILO Conventions and Recommendations. Describes how to construct country profiles concerning occupational health and safety (OSH) and migrant workers.

Examines initiatives to prevent and combat workplace sexual harassment at international level and in countries across the world. Reviews international standards and national legislation; the activities of government, employers and workers organizations, and NGOs; and workplace policies and...

Explains the purpose and value of social dialogue, and its forms and actors. Gives best-practice experiences from selected countries, followed by policy issues and checklists for strengthening social dialogue. Appends excerpts from ILO Conventions Nos. 87, 98, 135, 151 and 154.

Analyses labour relations in the Latin American region and provides a detailed analysis of technical cooperation. Discusses some basis for the design of future programmes.

Provides guidance on establishing a strategy of worker retention and worker displacement that will minimize the negative social impact of enterprise restructuring and respect the provisions of international labour standards. Looks at the reasons for workforce reduction and its impact on the...

Summarises international legal instruments and policy initiatives concerning the right to work of persons with disabilities and outlines the options available for those who wish to work in open/competitive employment, sheltered employment, supported employment and social enterprises. Examines...