Examines the dynamics of collective bargaining with regard to implemtation of annual hours schemes, and reviews trends since 1990. Outlines collective agreements concluded in June and July 1993.

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...

Surveys practical experiences in labour relations. Lists the internet addresses of labour ministries, regional institutions, trade unions, and employers' organizations.

Discusses how far social dialogue is in dealing with the labour market consequences of the financial and economic crisis.

Identifies four indicators for understanding and measuring social dialogue institutions: associational structure, wage setting arrangements, participation in public policy, and firm-level representation.

Discusses the lessons that can be learned in the sphere of industrial relations from past crises in different parts of the world and highlights some recent industrial relations developments at the national, sectoral and enterprise levels since the beginning of the current crisis in the late...