Based on interviews with 13 union officials of both sexes as well as personnel from the Ministry of Labour.

Analyses gender issues affecting labour market outcomes from three perspectives: that of labour supply, labour demand and the role of the external factors that are driving change.

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

Analyses the practice of social dialogue in Indonesia, identifies areas where it could be improved and proposes directions of possible reform.