Discusses the adoption and implementation of ethical codes in the textile, clothing and footwear industries. Looks at the role of non- governmental organizations in the promotion of codes of conduct (e.g. labelling campaigns), the components of a standard code of conduct and the provisions of...

Analiza la discriminación que padecen los trabajadores indígenas que practican la ganadería extensiva en condiciones de trabajo forzoso y servidumbre por deudas, en regiones de Paraguay.

Provides an overview of what international labour standards mean for employers and managers. Covers freedom of association and the right to organize; collective bargaining; non-discrimination; forced labour; child labour; minimum wage rates; and occupational safety and health.

Examines the continuing prevalence of debt bondage in the 1990s despite the introduction of national legislation banning the practice. Makes recommendations to the Government and the international community for actions to be taken to eliminate bonded labour and provide rehabilitation for freed...

Shows the progress of implementing and realizing freedom of association and collective bargaining in Indonesia over the past five years.

Provides a conceptual and normative framework for developing an appropriate policy response to some of the problems posed by the informal economy.

The paper summarizes information on health staffing trends in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and provides some comparisons with Western countries, especiially in the European Union. It looks at the broad economic, social and political background to the present situation, with...

Analiza la legislación nacional vigente en Uruguay y su adecuación con la legislación internacional, en materia de trabajo infantil y adolescente, y aporta recomendaciones para su mejor regulación y cumplimiento.