Identifies to what extent, and in which way external shocks and the need for a different development pattern has affected economic growth in for Eastern European countries.

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.

Examines legislative changes since 1990 in Central and Eastern European countries with regard to the mechanisms, institutions and levels of collective bargaining, the legal nature of collective agreements, union representativeness, and labour dispute settlement.