Discusses the position of labour law in the EU candidate countries vis-a-vis EC Law and ILO Standards. Undertakes a comparison between approaches to labour regulations in candidate countries and in EU member states.

Covers trends in the 1980s and 1990s. Includes case studies of social and labour policies in eight companies.

Provides an overview of international health worker migration in Europe and presents four country case studies.

Based on data collected at the end of 2002, compiles details on the legal and institutional framework of social dialogue in the 13 Eastern European and Mediterranean countries awaiting EU membership.