Focuses on white-collar unionism in the private sector in the 1980s. Discusses legal distinctions between blue and white-collar personnel and the unionization of higher-level personnel.

Provides a basis for understanding the nature of workplace violence and suggests ways of preventing. Focuses on those data, experiences and publications which best help to explain and interpret the roots of violence at work, and to promote proactive initiatives.

Contains proposals for combating European unemployment by a citizenship income guarantee coupled with community unionism and collective profit sharing.

Contains proposals for combating European unemployment by means of a citizenship income guarantee coupled with community unionism and collective profit sharing.

Looks at the fundamental importance of employment for development.

Explains the purpose and value of social dialogue, and its forms and actors. Gives best-practice experiences from selected countries, followed by policy issues and checklists for strengthening social dialogue. Appends excerpts from ILO Conventions Nos. 87, 98, 135, 151 and 154.