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

Examines the impact on labour markets in advanced countries of the integration of the two fast-growing countries, China and India, with the liberalized global economy.

Focuses on country systems for regulating low-wage work.

Presents a summary review of the development and utilization of occupational classifications in 11 countries and considers their compatibility and comparison with ISCO-88. Includes short reviews of experiences in the transition countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Analyses which types of labour market flexibility and security combinations - "flexicurity" - are advantageous and who benefits.

Reviews the impact of recession and structural adjustment in developing countries and the impact of recession in OECD countries, on women workers' employment between 1980 and 1993.