Explores good practices in industrial relations and collective bargaining in the chemical industry.

Focuses on the implications of corporate restructuring for employment and industrial relations, illustrated by case studies. Covers the period from 2005 to 2009.

Analyses restructuring and the role of social dialogue in Brazil's chemical industry in the 2000s.

Examines corporate change and restructuring in the chemical industry and analyses how industrial relations in this sector can be improved in the interests of both decent work and greater productivity.

Based on the Annual Survey of Industries two-digit level data for the years 1973-74 and 1993-1994, discusses the changing pattern of labour productivity, labour costs and total factor productivity.

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.

Discusses the social impacts of privatization and restructuring of public utilities. Presents some case studies.

Discusses the social impacts of privatization and restructuring of public utilities. Presents some case studies.