Discusses the reorganization of the shop-floor into team-based production units at two American mechanical engineering firms.

Briefly looks at the links between work organization, productivity and working conditions. Discusses the advantages which can be gained by using appropriate tools and techniques and improving working conditions and safety. Based on 24 case studies which cover a broad range of forestry activities.

Provides information on the situation in Barbados and Jamaica as it relates to employment, working conditions and labour relations in offshore data service enterprises, against the background of the ILO's Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy.

Reviews the main areas of trade union concern arising from the application of computing and information technology since the late 1970s.

Based on a survey of 63 "mobile bankers" and 83 of their customers conducted in 1992.

Contains two case studies which examine the occupational safety and health issues associated with remote work. The first study covers the petroleum and mining industries, and focuses on the increasing use of long-distance commuting.