Discusses the lessons that can be learned in the sphere of industrial relations from past crises in different parts of the world and highlights some recent industrial relations developments at the national, sectoral and enterprise levels since the beginning of the current crisis in the late...

Discusses the history of social dialogue and its achievements in the Czech Republic during the 1990s.

Based on data collected at the end of 2002, compiles details on the legal and institutional framework of social dialogue in the 13 Eastern European and Mediterranean countries awaiting EU membership.

Highlights the achievements of European social dialogue, especially in the policy design and implementation phases of employment policies.

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.

Books reviewed: Robert Taylor. Social Democratic Trade Unionism: An Agenda for Action. Reviewed by Peter Ackers Mark Freedland. The Personal Employment Contract. Reviewed by Ann Blair J. O'Reilly (ed.), Regulating Working-time Transitions in Europe. Reviewed by Paul Blyton Huw Beynon, Damian...