Describes the experiences, strategies adopted and problems encountered with regard to reforms in the Chilean port of Valparaiso from 1981 to 1999.

The paper summarizes information on health staffing trends in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and provides some comparisons with Western countries, especiially in the European Union. It looks at the broad economic, social and political background to the present situation, with...

Explains the purpose and value of social dialogue, and its forms and actors. Gives best-practice experiences from selected countries, followed by policy issues and checklists for strengthening social dialogue. Appends excerpts from ILO Conventions Nos. 87, 98, 135, 151 and 154.

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.

Examines the costs and benefits associated with the promotion of pay equity in order to inform policy, and to encourage employers to address gender discrimination in remuneration.

Etudie les avantages et les coûts induits par la promotion de l'égalité de rémunération de sorte à éclairer les politiques et inciter les employeurs à s'attaquer à la discrimination raciale fondée sur le sexe.