This paper is one of a number of country studies on social dialogue to be undertaken by the InFocus Programme. The series seeks to elaborate on the concept of social dialogue as practised in member States, analyse the major institutions for social dialogue and identify best practices. In this...

Examines the situation regarding labour relations, employment and working conditions in Ugandan plantations in the light of the ILO's Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy. Includes the text of the Declaration and a summary of the proceedings...

Analyses the framework and processes of labour relations and social partnership at the national level in Barbados and explores experiences of social dialogue in relation to improving productivity, technical and vocational education, occupational health and safety and in the tourism sector....

Examines the renewed interest in tripartite cooperation in Kenya and identifies the main tripartite institutions, machinery and processes. Explores the challenges facing these institutions in fostering social dialogue and consensus building.

"In Germany, trade unions and employers' associations play a role not only in wage determination but also in issues of social policy and labour law. While the majority of firms are organized in employers' associations, less than one quarter of employees are members of a trade union. Both social...

Mit den fortgesetzten Streiks bei der Deutschen Bahn und der Lufthansa wächst der Unmut über die Spartengewerkschaften. Sollte der Gesetzgeber die Tarifpluralität und das Handeln kleiner Gewerkschaften beschneiden? Norbert Berthold, Universität Würzburg, plädiert für Tarifpluralität...