Examines legislative changes since 1990 in Central and Eastern European countries with regard to the mechanisms, institutions and levels of collective bargaining, the legal nature of collective agreements, union representativeness, and labour dispute settlement.

Provides a comparative review of developments in old age pensions in the period 1989-2003. Gives projections to 2060.

Covers the period from 1988 to 1993.

Based on a case study approach in twelve countries, analyses and compares current practices and trends in employment relationships in higher education.

Discusses the history of social dialogue and its achievements in the Czech Republic during the 1990s.

Reviews the key economic characteristics of the globalization process and examines its impact on employment, poverty, inequality, global insecurity, child labour, gender issues and migration. Explores national and international policy responses, highlighting the importance of trade negotiations...