Discusses the adoption and implementation of ethical codes in the textile, clothing and footwear industries. Looks at the role of non- governmental organizations in the promotion of codes of conduct (e.g. labelling campaigns), the components of a standard code of conduct and the provisions of...

Describes the development of labour market analysis as an alternative approach to manpower planning and reviews the current state of labour market data collection, analysis and dissemination in ten countries. Identifies good practice in the development and use of labour market information for...

ILO pub. Working paper on the workers rights and working conditions of migrant workers, esp. Miners, in South Africa R - discusses occupational safety, occupational health services, employment accident benefit, survivors benefit, racial discrimination, wages, paid leave, freedom of association,...

Comprises three contributions which analyse the current situation with respect to information supplied to, and information needs of, migrant workers.

Discusses the adoption and implementation of ethical codes in the textile, clothing and footwear industries. Looks at the role of non- governmental organizations in the promotion of codes of conduct (e.g. labelling campaigns), the components of a standard code of conduct and the provisions of...

Compares conditions of academic tenure and its functional equivalent in post secondary education in selected Anglo-American countries and in countries governed by civil-service regimes. Draws conclusions regarding nomination and dismissal, the case of distant-study teaching, effects of brain...

Explores the development of joint voluntary initiatives and codes of conduct adopted in support of fundamental environmental and labour standards and shows how they provide new frameworks for the support of social dialogue. Provides case studies of several such initiatives and examines their...

Presents the Block-Roberts methodology for measuring labour standards, highlighting its relativism (does not rely on a universal benchmark like ILO Conventions) and its politically feasible benchmark (at least one jurisdiction enacted). Comparing the US with Canada and the EU, resp., determines...