Examines the continuing prevalence of debt bondage in the 1990s despite the introduction of national legislation banning the practice. Makes recommendations to the Government and the international community for actions to be taken to eliminate bonded labour and provide rehabilitation for freed...

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...

Based on data from a survey of 1,500 street children, 81 employers from various industries and 95 experts from governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

Analyses the present system of social dialogue and the role that the social partners have played. Examines the various labour relations issues especially in the context of the trend towards decentralization and deregulation. Covers the period 1990s-2001.

Investigates the extent and characteristics of child labour in developed countries. Analyses data on injury and fatality rates among young workers and shows how the characteristics of children's jobs are themselves associated with elevated risk. Identifies the main problem areas and proposes...

Identifies obstacles to the ratification and implementation of selected ILO Conventions.

Covers the general status and contractual situation of public servants, recruitment/appointment, remuneration, other terms and conditions of employment, training, disciplinary procedures, termination of employment at the intitiative of the employer, anti-discrimination and industrial relations...

Describes the functioning of the system of labour administration, links with labour law, and the role of employers and trade unions. Lists the ILO Conventions ratified by the UK.