ILO pub-wep pub. Working paper on a comparison of two surveys (1969-70 and 1979-80) of return migration and employment in the mezzogiorno regional level area of Italy - studies reasons for return of Italian migrant workers (free circulation in EC countries, end of the migration wave, etc.) And...

Based on data collected at the end of 2002, compiles details on the legal and institutional framework of social dialogue in the 13 Eastern European and Mediterranean countries awaiting EU membership.

Highlights the achievements of European social dialogue, especially in the policy design and implementation phases of employment policies.

Deals with the genesis of the Council Directive 94/45/EC and describes the establishment of a works council or of a procedure for the purposes of informing and consulting employees. Discusses the subsidiary requirements regarding information and consultation in case where no agreement has been...

Covers trends in the 1980s and 1990s. Includes case studies of social and labour policies in eight companies.

Exmines entrepreneurship support programmes in developed countries in order to work out recommendations for developing countries. Identifies constraints facing entrepreneurs and discusses the characteristics of a successful microenterprise. Investigates performance criteria used to evaluate good...

Investigates the extent and characteristics of child labour in developed countries. Analyses data on injury and fatality rates among young workers and shows how the characteristics of children's jobs are themselves associated with elevated risk. Identifies the main problem areas and proposes...