Argues for an approach aimed not only at the material restoration of lost or injured assets, but also paving the way for social, economic and cultural rehabilitation of affected indigenous communities. Focuses essentially on Latin America and draws to an extent on the ILO's research and...

Provides an overview of the construction industry in South Africa and examines collective bargaining arrangements and other institutions which affect organizing, wages and working conditions for informal sector workers. Profiles the activities of four unions and two associations of building...

Covers the period from 1960 to 1990. Briefly reviews trends in the agriculture, construction, health care, public, education and clerical sectors.

Includes texts of "Charter of Rights for Migrant Workers in Southern Africa", "Charter of Rights for Migrant Workers" (South African Catholic Bishops Conference) and "National Union of Mineworkers Miners' Bill of Rights".

Provides an overview of the clothing industry in South Africa and examines the activities of the South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union (SACTWU) and the Self Employed Women's Union (SEWU), highlighting their achievements and failures in representing and empowering workers in the...

Provides an overview of the street trading sector in South Africa, examines organizational issues and investigates the strategies of three organizations: the Informal Trade Management Board, the Gauteng Hawkers Association and the Self Employed Women's Union. Discusses how to strengthen the...

Investigates the trade union affiliation of women workers and their participation in leadership positions, between 1952 and 1992.

Reviews 50 legislative acts from 12 countries.