Provides a comparative analysis of wage policies in the public sector of six OECD countries. Examines recent trends in reforms to the wage payment systems.

Offers a comparative analysis of recent developments in collective bargaining, with particular respect to negotiations on employment and competitiveness.

Presents an overview of developments in the courier service industry and the role played by multinational enterprises, in particular UPS and FedEx. Includes a comparison of the social policies and labour practises with those of the US postal service.

ILO pub. Article commenting on provisions of the 4 jul 1979 labour legislation in relation to a new framework for labour relations in Spain - outlines the main principles relating to acceptance of conflict, pre-eminence of the collective autonomy, recognition of standard-setting powers of the...

ILO pub. Article evaluating current trends as regards the social responsibility of employers organizations in a market economy - assesses their role in collective bargaining and their political participation as an interest group, discusses management development and other efforts related to...