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

This paper discusses the employment policy mechanisms in the EU and the United Kingdom and Germany.

Examines recent developments in employment and training in European forestry and investigates the mechanization of forest harvesting and the training of forest machine operators in France and Poland. Briefly describes three vocational training programmes promoted by the European Commission.

Investigates the extent and characteristics of child labour in developed countries. Analyses data on injury and fatality rates among young workers and shows how the characteristics of children's jobs are themselves associated with elevated risk. Identifies the main problem areas and proposes...

Includes excerpts from the draft International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and their Families, under consideration by the UN General Assembly.

Deals with the genesis of the Council Directive 94/45/EC and describes the establishment of a works council or of a procedure for the purposes of informing and consulting employees. Discusses the subsidiary requirements regarding information and consultation in case where no agreement has been...

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.