Shows that diffusion of microelectronic machinery has not progressed far and that labour displacement effects do not appear very important at this stage.

Covers the period from 1975 to 1990 and gives projections to the year 2000. Focuses on two segments of the footwear industry: the production of women's leather footwear and sports footwear. The study is supplemented by an interview survey conducted in eight of the largest export firms.

Focuses on the implications of corporate restructuring for employment and industrial relations, illustrated by case studies. Covers the period from 2005 to 2009.

Analyses restructuring and the role of social dialogue in Brazil's chemical industry in the 2000s.

Cubre el período de los años 1990.