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.

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.

Examines the social consequences of restructuring and investigates the role social dialgue can play in finding socially responsible ways to mitigate the effects of restructuring. Includes brief comparisons with the banking and financial services industry, postal services and public utilities.

Examines trends in non-regular employment and related issues in the Republic of Korea. Argues that the labour market is further segmented by different types of non-regular employment and such segmentation is demonstrated in job quality gaps.

ILO pub-wep pub. Working paper on a comparison of employment policies for migrant workers in Germany, Federal Republic, France and Switzerland, drawing lessons for the USA - outlines trends in the number of seasonal workers and other workers given work permits from 1950 to 1979, and studies...

Reviews trends from 1980 to 1996.