Presents a short history of the labour and the cooperative movements. Compares the situations of workers of the organized sector with that of the unorganized sector. Proposes a joint strategy to be undertaken by unions and cooperatives.

ILO pub. Article on workers participation in occupational safety and occupational health matters in Japan - presents an evaluation of a mail survey, esp. The extent of trade union participation by size of enterprise and examples of safety committee action to prevent occupational disorders in a...

ILO pub. Article commenting on the Constitutional Law, labour legislation and jurisprudence relating to the judicial protection of workers' rights in the USSR - discusses labour dispute types, the dispute settlement procedure, role of labour courts, trade unions and labour disputes boards, etc....

ILO pub. Article constituting the sequel to an earlier review (Internat. Labour Rev. 113(1), 1976, 1-15) on trends in workers participation at enterprise level - focuses on collective bargaining, the revival of works councils, role of trade unions, effects on labour productivity and industrial...

ILO pub. Article on voluntarist labour relations trends and issues in Hong Kong - provides comparisons with the system in the UK, discusses the historical background, labour legislation enactments since 1968, impact on collective bargaining and trade union membership, etc., and suggests a...

ILO pub. Article evaluating a textile industry trade union's success in developing self reliance and improving the living conditions of its members in India - discusses the institutional framework, workers education, credit cooperative, etc., and mentions TCDC.

Discusses workplace violence experienced by health staff in the UK and the steps taken by government and trade unions towards prevention of violence at work.

Discusses workplace violence experienced by health staff in the UK and the steps taken by government and trade unions towards prevention of violence at work.